Solas is set to perform at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Founded in 1995, the trailblazing Celtic music ensemble reunites to mark three…
Solas Celebrates 30 Years of Celtic Innovation
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Fiddler Irish Millie Maps Growing Up On New Single “Wasted”
Canadian fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Irish Millie has released her new single “Wasted,” a key track from her EP Between Then And Now. The project…
Folk Showdown In Glasgow – Meet The 2026 Finalists
Organizers have confirmed the five finalists for the Battle of the Folk Bands 2026, held during Celtic Connections in Glasgow. The shortlisted acts are: Àirdan,…
Amy Grant, Sandy Kelly Lead Belfast’s Your Roots Are Showing 2026
Your Roots Are Showing (YRAS), billed as Ireland’s only dedicated folk, roots and traditional music conference, has announced full details for its 2026 edition in…
World Music Central Unveils Top 2025 World Music Albums
World Music Central announces the list of top 20 world music album for 2025, listed in random order. Best of 2025 Gao Hong and Zhou…
Back to the Bronx: Brian Conway Honors His Roots on Wallace Avenue
Brian Conway – Wallace Avenue (self-release, 2025) Irish-American fiddler Brian Conway released his grand third solo album, Wallace Avenue, last summer. Named for the Bronx…
Yule Log Polka: Karen Marshalsay’s Festive Harp Tune
Scottish harp musician and composer Karen Marshalsay has released “Yule Log Polka,” a new tune rooted in winter-season imagery and traditional repertoire. Marshalsay wrote the…
Kathleen MacInnes Wants A Lift North On New Christmas Single “Santa Take Me Home”
Scottish Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes has released a new Christmas single, “Santa Take Me Home,” inspired by a travel disruption on Christmas Eve. The song…
Staran Launch New Album Gold From Ruins
Scottish ensemble Staran return with Gold From Ruins, a new release built around original compositions and reimagined fragments of Gaelic song. The group focuses on…
Jamaica Meets Irie-Land
Celtic reggae? Yup. Owen Casey hails from Ireland, and his track “Easy Enough” is a real charmer with traditional touches from his home country. But…