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…
Fiddler Gráinne Brady Unveils Back and Forth
Tag: Celtic music
Karen Marshalsay Connects Scottish And Irish Harp Traditions On Eadarainn A’ Chruit
Karen Marshalsay – Eadarainn A’ Chruit: Between Us The Harp (Cramasie Records, 2025) Scottish harper Karen Marshalsay released her brilliant second album, Eadarainn A’ Chruit:…
Skye Act Falasgair Debuts Just Noise
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…
Gnoss Share Lively New Single “Emily”
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…
Staran Join Forces With Julie Fowlis on New Single “Duan Callaig”
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…
Edinburgh Tradfest to Celebrate the traditional music of Scotland in May 2026
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…
Runas 2026 Opens Competition Call with Expanded Opportunities for Winners
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…
Scotland’s Folk Band Astro Bloc Presents First Album
Scottish band Astro Bloc released its self-titled debut album, Astro Bloc, in January 2026. The band described the album as more than a collection of…
Boiled In Lead Comes Back with Celtic Punk Attitude
Boiled In Lead – King of the Dogwoods (Omnium Records, 2026) Boiled In Lead’s King of the Dogwoods is the Minnesota band’s first studio release…
Fearless Fiddle: Ashley MacIsaac’s Hi, How Are You Today?
Ashley MacIsaac — Hi, How Are You Today? (A&M Records, 1995) Ashley MacIsaac’s now classic 1995 release Hi, How Are You Today? mixed the joyful…