Cillian Vallely, hailing from Co. Armagh, is a talented artist from a distinguished traditional Irish music family. Vallely’s parents, Brian and Eithne Vallely, are the…
Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
Tag: Celtic music
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…
Artist Profiles: Uilleann Piper Joey Abarta
Joey Abarta is a renowned uilleann piper who has dedicated more than half of his life to the performance, teaching, and recording of traditional Irish…
Artist Profiles: Scottish Fiddler and Educator Iain Fraser
Iain Fraser is a Scottish fiddler and teacher with an impressive and diverse musical career. His fascination with the rhythmic and emotional capabilities of the…
Euphoric and Infectious Celtic Music from Siena
Willos’ – From Now On (self-released, 2022) In their latest striking release “From Now On” (2022), Willos’ presents an eleven-track album highlighting their captivating signature…
Afro Celt Sound System Founder Simon Emmerson Dies at 67
On March 13, 2023, Simon Emmerson, a renowned English record producer, composer, and guitarist, passed away. Emmerson was born on March 12, 1956, and had…
A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber Music
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble – Peggy’s Dream (251 Records, 2023) Martin Hayes, the acclaimed Irish violinist and composer, has brought forth a…
Artist Profiles – Flute and Strings Master Séamus Egan
Séamus Egan, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on July 1, 1969, in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, to Irish migrants Mike and Ann Egan. When…
Logical Fleadh, Irish and Scottish Trad Propelled with Rock Rhythms
Logical Fleadh – Logical Fleadh (2023) The decidedly upbeat album “Logical Fleadh” is a product of a collaboration between two bands, Tautologic (rock) and Character…
Scottish Folk Icons Capercaillie to Perform at Orkney Folk Festival 2023 Backed by Local Orchestra
The iconic Scottish folk group, Capercaillie, is set to grace the 40th Orkney Folk Festival this May in a never-before-seen collaboration with a local orchestra.…