Irish singer Ríoghnach Connolly, from Armagh and named BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, leads the Manchester-based band Honeyfeet. Known for their diverse…
The Wit and Joy of Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Tag: Celtic music
Gnoss Breathe New Life into Scottish Folk Music
(Headline image: Gnoss – Photo by Elly Lucas) Gnoss is a superb neotrad Scottish folk band formed in 2015 by Aidan Moodie and Graham Rorie…
Irish Avant-Folk Ensemble Córas Trio
Córas Trio (formerly McAuley/McKeown/McCullagh) are deeply exploring the essence of what it means to be an Irish musician within improvised music today. Their emergent sounds…
Cerys Hafana, Welsh Triple Harp Trailblazer
Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist known for innovatively transforming traditional music. She specializes in the triple harp and incorporates found sounds, archival materials,…
Talented and Innovative Shetland Isles Pianist Amy Laurenson
Amy Laurenson, a distinguished pianist from the Shetland Isles, currently residing in Glasgow, embodies a profound connection to her cultural heritage. Her musical career is…
Laurie Lewis Honors the Maternal Tree with Remarkable Music, Emotional Depth and Resilience
Laurie Lewis – Trees (Spruce and Maple Music, 2024) Laurie Lewis is a distinctive, expressive and captivating vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist who fearlessly ventures beyond…
Rachel Newton’s ‘Sealladh’: A Splendid Album Inspired by Scottish Art
Rachel Newton – Sealladh (Hudson Records, 2024) Sealladh (pronounced ‘shall-ugh’), the latest album from singer, harpist, and composer Rachel Newton, originated as a commission for…
Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós: Finalists of the Runas 2024 Contest
Three emerging bands, Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós, have been selected as finalists for the Runas 2024 Contest. The popular vote played a crucial role in…
Paisley Mòd Gold Medalists to Attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland
Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, Gold Medal winners from the 2023 Royal National Mòd in Paisley, will participate in Mòd Chesapeake this August. This event,…
Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 – Full Program Revealed
The 2024 program for Edinburgh Tradfest features a diverse array of traditional music, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events across various venues…