John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
Tag: Celtic music
Artist Profiles: Ensemble Sangineto, Crafters of Ancient Harmonies and Modern Sounds
Ensemble Sangineto is a diverse musical group that artfully combines ancient harmonies with modern rhythms. The members’ extensive musical backgrounds converge to create fresh arrangements…
Artist Profiles: Invigorating Scottish traditional Act Kinnaris Quintet
The Kinnaris Quintet, hailing from Glasgow, creates music that is sincere, invigorating, and dynamic, played on three fiddles, mandolin, and guitar. In 2017, this innovative…
Artist Profiles: Talisk, Innovative Scottish Folk Music Band
Scottish alt-folk music band Talisk was formed in 2014. With their innovative, top-selling sound, boundary-pushing style, and worldwide shows, Talisk has cemented their status as…
Innovative Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul to Release ‘Carry Them With Us’ in April 2023
In the world of experimental Celtic music, Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading figure, earning a BBC Young Folk Award and a Horizon Award for her…
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble to Release “Peggy’s Dream”
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble will release their new album, “Peggy’s Dream,” on March 24th via 251 Records. The album is dedicated to…
The Mandolin: A Versatile and Agile Instrument
The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument that is closely related to the lute and the guitar. It has a small, pear-shaped body and a…
Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023
The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…
Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023
Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023. City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…
The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow
Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…