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Tag: Celtic music

Blazin’ Fiddles - Incendo cover artwork. An illustration of a match lighting up.
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Blazin’ Fiddles Spark a High Energy Incendo

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2026 No Comments Angus LyonAnna MassieBlazin’ FiddlesCeltic musicJenna ReidKristan HarveyRua MacmillanScottish musicworld music

Blazin’ Fiddles have announced Incendo, the Scottish group’s first album as a five-piece. The release also signifies a new chapter for the award-winning ensemble, which…

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Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival. Photo of thr band playing live on stage.
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Runas 2026 Finalists Confirmed After Record-Breaking Public Vote

Angel Romero May 23, 2026 No Comments AérokordaCeltic musicJDCJesús del CastilloLeni Pérez & SekadraRunasRunas 2026Runas contestSpanish musicworld music

(headline image: Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival.) More than 100,000 votes were registered in…

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Gaelic Roots Accordionist Pàdruig Morrison Takes a Strong First Step

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2026 No Comments BuinCeltic musicPàdruig Morrisonworld music

Buin is the debut release from Pàdruig Morrison, a Scottish composer and performer known for work across multiple musical traditions. The album presents original instrumental…

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Gráinne Brady - Back And Forth cover artwork. An image of Gráinne as a toddler net to a fiddle.
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Fiddler Gráinne Brady Unveils Back and Forth

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicGrainne Bradyworld music

Irish violinist Gráinne Brady has released Back and Forth, a new album of traditional and contemporary fiddle music that reflects her roots in Ireland and…

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Karen Marshalsay - Eadarainn A’ Chruit: Between Us The Harp cover artwork. A photo ofKaen holding a small harp.
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Karen Marshalsay Connects Scottish And Irish Harp Traditions On Eadarainn A’ Chruit

Ryan Emmert May 15, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicharpKaren MarshalsayScottish musicworld music

Karen Marshalsay – Eadarainn A’ Chruit: Between Us The Harp (Cramasie Records, 2025) Scottish harper Karen Marshalsay released her brilliant second album, Eadarainn A’ Chruit:…

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Skye Act Falasgair Debuts Just Noise

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicFalasgairScottish musicworld music

Falasgair, a six-piece band from the Isle of Skye, first performed together at the Skye Live Festival in 2022. Now, the group has introduced its…

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Gnoss - Photo by Elly Lucas. Band photo.
Music videos

Gnoss Share Lively New Single “Emily”

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicGnossScottish musicworld music

Contemporary Scottish folk band Gnoss have released “Emily,” the latest single from the four-piece ensemble. The group features fiddle, flute, guitar, and bodhrán. They continue…

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Staran Join Forces With Julie Fowlis on New Single “Duan Callaig”

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicJulie FowlisScottish musicStaranworld music

Scottish band Staran have released the Celtic folk-pop single “Duan Callaig,” featuring guest vocals from the great Julie Fowlis. The track is written by Kim…

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Events

Edinburgh Tradfest to Celebrate the traditional music of Scotland in May 2026

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2026 No Comments Astro BlocCeltic musicEdinburgh TradfestRuraScottish musicworld music

Edinburgh Tradfest will return from Friday, May 1, to Monday, May 11, 2026, with events scheduled at venues across the city. The festival will present…

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Xara, winners of Concurso Runas 2025. The band is set to perform in the 2026 festival. Photo of thr band playing live on stage.
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Runas 2026 Opens Competition Call with Expanded Opportunities for Winners

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicFestival de OrtigueiraRunasRunas contestworld music

The Festival de Ortigueira has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Runas competition, now in its 27th year. This year, the contest adds…

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