The five members of Tarras hailed from the Border country between England and Scotland. While young in age at the time of their first recording…
Artist Profiles: Tarras
Tag: Celtic music
Artist profiles: Karen Tweed
Karen Tweed was born in Willesden, London, UK in 1963. She has Irish and English roots. Tweed is an accordion virtuoso known for her work…
Artist profiles: Swåp
Swåp is a transnational band featuring two Swedish and two British musicians; two men and two women; a combination of Nordic folk fiddling and traditional…
Artist profiles: Susana Seivane
Susana Seivane Hoyo was born August 25, 1976, in Barcelona, Spain. She is the legitimate heir of a lineage of Galician bagpipe craftsmen: the Seivanes.…
The Masterful Irish Craft of Usher’s Island
Usher’s Island – Usher’s Island (Vertical Records, 2017) Usher’s Island is a new superband that brings together some of the greatest contemporary Irish folk music…
Artist profiles: Solas
Solas is the most important Irish music band based in the United States. The group plays fiery instrumental medleys for which they’ve become famous as…
Artist profiles: Silly Wizard
Silly Wizard was one of the most phenomenal Scottish bands. It played the essence of Scottish music throughout Europe and North America for over two…
Artist profiles: Shooglenifty
Shooglenifty is one of Scotland’s unique exports. This six-piece band is credited for being the originators of ‘acid-croft,’ a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic…
Artist profiles: Savourna Stevenson
Savourna Stevenson has been a leading figure in the renaissance of the Celtic harp in Scotland. An outstanding virtuoso and inspiring performer, she has pushed…
Artist profiles: Sarah Allen
Sarah Allen started her musical career in a couple of little known bands on the London circuit – Di’s New Outfit and Bodhrans and Binlids.…