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Celtic Connections Opening Concert to Feature Nicola Benedetti and Friends

World Music Central News Room November 20, 2013 No Comments Celtic ConnectionsPhil Cunningham

The Celtic Connections music festival will open with a special concert by award-winning classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, together with leading Scottish artists Julie Fowlis, Aly…

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Line-Up Additions to Celtic Connections’ Trad Music Fest ‘Big Top’ in Isle of Skye

Angel Romero March 20, 2012 No Comments Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections announced additions to the lineup of Big Top in Broadford, Isle of Skye to be held from 23rd – 24th March 2012. As…

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Folk and Traditional music at the heart of Celtic Connections 2012

World Music Central News Room November 1, 2011 No Comments Celtic Connections

At the heart of the Celtic Connections festival is the vibrant folk and traditional music scene, with some of the UK and Ireland’s finest musicians…

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Celtic Connections Festival Unveils 2012 Program

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2011 No Comments Celtic Connections

Artistic Director Donald Shaw today unveiled a stellar program for Celtic Connections 2012 in Glasgow (Scotland). The festival will showcase some of the biggest names…

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Folk Favorites Lined up for the Fruitmarket in Glasgow this Autumn

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2009 No Comments Celtic Connections

One of Glasgow’s most atmospheric venues, the Old Fruitmarket, will open its doors to an eclectic line-up of Scottish and international folk talent this autumn.…

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Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night and Friday Night Blues February 1st at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2008 Celtic Connections

The international focus of Celtic Connections 2008 continues February 1st with the Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night, Friday Night Blues, Fiona Mackenzie & Friends, Catherine Feeny…

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Alasdair Fraser, Peatbog Faeries, La Banda Europa and Väsen at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 26

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2008 Celtic Connections

Renowned Celtic music acts, Swedish folk wizards Väsen and the Pan-European  Ensemble are some of the highlights January 26 at Celtic Connections 2008. In addition,…

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Heavyweights Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega and More World Music January 24 at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2008 Celtic ConnectionsShooglenifty

Some of the leading Scottish bands, Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega, make their appearance at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 24. The festival will also present…

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Scottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2008 Celtic Connections

Celtic Connections 2008 presents renowned acts Martin Simpson, Bert Jansch & Espers with Eliza Carthy, Balkan Night with Balkanopolis & Kries, Dougie MacLean with Cherryholmes,…

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Scottish Fiddle and Song, Solas and Altan Highlights of Celtic Connections 2008 on Sunday, January 20

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2008 AltanCeltic ConnectionsSolas

Sunday’s program for Celtic Connections 2008 includes Irish Celtic stars Altan, renowned American group Solas, Songs of Scotland, fiddler Gavin Marwick and numerous workshops. Program:…

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