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Fiddling Around the World: Pettit & Gira Make Themselves at Home

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicEllen GiraJocelyn Pettitworld music

Here to Stay is the latest release from Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, an 11-track collection that reflects themes of home, travel, and musical kinship.…

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Gnoss Folk Quartet Tunes Up for 2025

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicGnossScottish musicworld music

Glasgow-based folk quartet Gnoss, featuring Aidan Moodie, Graham Rorie, Connor Sinclair, and Craig Baxter, has unveiled a new single, “Hjop,” signaling the start of a…

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A Parting Song: Mike Vass Sets Sail With “Leaving St. Kilda”

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicMike VassScottish musictenor guitarworld music

Scottish composer Mike Vass draws inspiration from history in “Leaving St. Kilda,” a solo tenor guitar piece rooted in his time as artist-in-residence at the…

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The album cover for Music from Macbeth by Gaelynn Lea features a central illustration of a lantern with a burning fire inside, set against a radiant red and pink background. The title is stylized in hand-drawn white lettering, with a Celtic-inspired border of thistles, skulls, and knotwork.
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Gaelynn Lea’s Haunting Macbeth-Inspired Album Takes the Stage

Angel Romero June 21, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicGaelynn Leaworld music

Gaelynn Lea – Music From Macbeth (self-released, 2025) Gaelynn Lea, the American violinist, composer, and disability rights advocate, rose to prominence after winning NPR Music’s…

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Lowell Folk Fest Drops First 2025 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 18, 2025 No Comments bluesCajun musicCeltic musicworld music

The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has unveiled the first wave of performers, set to appear from July 25–27 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. As one of…

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Fiddle Camp in Spain: Crisol de Cuerda 2025 Mixes Fiddles and Cultures

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicCrisol de Cuerdafiddleviolinworld music

Founded by acclaimed Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Crisol de Cuerda is a weeklong international string camp set in Spain, set to take place July 27–August…

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The album cover for Cushla's Tech-Duinn features a figure draped in a voluminous, golden-yellow, embroidered cloak adorned with floral patterns. The figure wears an ornate, medieval-style helmet topped with an extravagant black sculptural plume, while a black mask conceals the face. Set against a muted gray background.
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Celtic Crossfade: Cushla Fuses Myth and Machine on Tech Duinn

Angel Romero June 17, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicCushlafolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Cushla – Tech Duinn (Foehn Records, 2025) Cushla’s debut album Tech Duinn expands on the groundbreaking sound introduced in their singles “Ar Casa” and “The…

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The single cover for Bloom by Valtos & Elephant Sessions features neon-toned cherry blossoms in shades of pink, blue, and purple set against a stark black background. The title “Bloom” is centered in white serif type, with the artists' names subtly placed above it.
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Valtos and Elephant Sessions Reunite for a Summer Anthem

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicValtosworld fusionworld music

Valtos, the Skye-based electronic duo Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty, reunite with Highland folk-fusion group Elephant Sessions on the single “Bloom.” Following the success of…

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The single cover features a soft, watercolor-style seascape at sunset, with a small lighthouse on a rocky islet in the foreground and a red boat gliding across calm waters. In the background, distant mountains rise beneath a pastel sky. Handwritten text at the top reads “Hamish Hepburn & Jack Houston with Jack McRobbie,” while the title, James Hepburn’s 91st / Nia’s Barndance, appears at the bottom.
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Donegal Meets the Highlands in New Trio Single

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicworld music

Fiddler Jack Houston, hailing from Inishowen in County Donegal, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Hamish Hepburn for the single “James Hepburn’s 91st / Nia’s Barndance.” Hepburn,…

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Howl About That: Josie Duncan Channels the Cù-Sìth in New Single

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicCù-Sìthghost songsJosie DuncanScottish musicworld music

Scottish singer Josie Duncan has released a new single titled “The Wee Hours,” created for the short film Faithful by Silly Wee Films. The track,…

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