Matto Congrio was one of the most important modern Celtic bands in Galicia (Spain) in the early 1990s. Its only album Matto Congrio released in…
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Artist Profiles: Dennis Cahill
Dennis Cahill was a virtuoso guitarist versed in classical, blues, rock and traditional Irish music. Cahill was born and raised in Chicago to parents from…
View More Artist Profiles: Dennis CahillArtist Profiles: Malinky
Malinky were Danny Kyle Open Stage winners at Celtic Connections in 1999. Their song-centered repertoire combines a deep appreciation of tradition with a vibrant freshness…
View More Artist Profiles: MalinkyArtist Profiles: Liz Carroll
Born in Chicago to Irish parents Liz Carroll was a natural at the fiddle right from the start. At age 18 she amazed the Celtic…
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Brought up in the Black Isle and now based in Glasgow, Lauren MacColl is the holder of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award…
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Lau is a trio made up of fiddler Aidan O’Rourke, accordion-player Martin Green and Kris Drever who plays guitar and sings in the group. Aidan…
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Kevin Burke’s sparkling, lyrical fiddle has earned him a reputation as one of the finest, most influential players in music today. From The Bothy Band…
View More Artist Profiles: Kevin BurkeRemarkable Welsh Talent
Calan – Solomon (Sain Records, 2017) Calan is one of the finest contemporary folk music bands from Wales. The group sings in Welsh and English…
View More Remarkable Welsh TalentArtist Profiles: Johnny Cunningham
Johnny Cunningham was born in Portobello, Scotland on August 27 1957. He played fiddle since the age of seven and was known for his lightning-fast…
View More Artist Profiles: Johnny CunninghamArtist Profiles: John Williams
John Williams was born in Chicago in 1967. He is a third generation concertina and button accordion player from both sides of the family. His…
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