London-based Celtic music trio Counter’s Creek recently released a debut album that we enjoyed a lot. We communicated via the internet with whistle player and…
Interview with Jonathan Taylor of Counter’s Creek
Tag: Celtic music
Artist Profiles: Brian Ó hEadhra
Brian Ó hEadhra was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Ireland and Newfoundland (Canada) in the 1970s. His father spoke fluent Irish and…
Transfixing Gaelic Songs from Scotland and the Northlands
Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie – Tuath – Songs of the Northlands (Naxos World Music, 2020) Tuath – Songs of the Northlands celebrates the…
Counter’s Creek, Inspiring Virtuosity Rooted in Celtic Traditions
Counter’s Creek – The Careful Placement of Stones (Counters Creek Music, 2019) The Careful Placement of Stones is an outstanding instrumental album by a London-based…
Clannad to Release In A Lifetime Anthology
On April 3, 2020, BMG Records will release the album In A Lifetime, a career spanning anthology from one of the most successful Irish bands…
Fine Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2020
We have selected a set of fine recordings from Ireland, inspired by Irish music or from some other Celtic lands that will help you celebrate…
Celtic CD reviews
Celtic Woman 4 – Compilation (Valley Entertainment)Julie Fowlis – Uam (From Me) (Shoeshine Records)Altan with R.T. E. Concert Orchestra – 25th Anniversary Celebration (Compass Records)…
Canadian Roots Supergroup Leahy to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro will present celebrated Canadian folk-roots band Leahy on Friday, March 13, 2020. Leahy is one of Canada’s leading progressive folk-roots bands.…
Artist Profiles: Leahy
The Leahy siblings were raised on their family farm near Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Ancestor Michael Leahy arrived in North America in 1825 from Ireland and…
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Announce USA and Spain Tours
Celtic fiddle masters Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will be touring the United States and Spain in 2020. the duo will be presenting its latest…