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…
Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023
Tag: Celtic music
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…
Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts
Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…
Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady
Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…
Award-Winning Shooglenifty Documentary coming to Scottish Cinemas
Heading West, the extraordinary new documentary film about Shooglenifty, one of the most innovative Scottish music bands ever formed in the 1990s, is set to…
Splendid Classical & Gaelic Harp by The Willow Trio
The Willow Trio – The Swan of Salen (2023) “The Swan of Salen” is the truly exquisite debut album that presents the remarkable Scottish act…
The Proclaimers to Headline HebCelt 2023 Festival
The line-up for the international music festival HebCelt has been announced, with iconic Scottish duo The Proclaimers headlining the Main Stage. The infamous musical pair,…
Exhilarating Musical Conversations Between Su-a Lee’s Cello and Folk Music Masters
Su-a Lee – Dialogues (Self released, 2022) South Korea-born virtuoso cellist Su-a Lee has created a gorgeous debut solo album of deeply gratifying collaborations titled…
For The Night by Elephant Sessions, Album of The Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
“For The Night” by innovative Scottish band Elephant Sessions won the Album of The Year category at the 2022 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.…