Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble have officially announced their upcoming tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour coincides with the release…
Martin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Tag: Celtic music
Iain Fraser celebrates a shared history between nations with Kōterana
Iain Fraser – Kōterana (Capon Tree Music, 2023) The enthralling new album, “Kōterana” from Scottish fiddler and instructor Iain Fraser, delves into themes of faith…
Guieldu, Alienda, and Muro Kvartet Reach Finals of Runas Contest at Ortigueira Festival
Three groups, Guieldu, Alienda, and Muro Kvartet, have reached the finals of the Runas Contest in 2023. The contest aims to promote new talent in…
Guieldu: A Journey into Asturian Progressive Celtic Music
Guieldu was formed in the northern lands of Asturias, Spain, in late 2019. Guided by the visionary flutist and composer, Héctor Aneiros, Guieldu emerged as…
Alienda: The Asturian Power Folk Ensemble
Alienda, an Asturian folk group hailing from Spain, came into existence in 2013. Distinguished by their distinctive genre known as “power folk,” Alienda adeptly combines…
Uilleann Piper Joey Abarta Reveals Second Solo Album ‘King of the Blind’
The celebrated Boston-based uilleann piper, Joey Abarta, has unveiled his highly anticipated second solo album, “King of the Blind,” now available for digital download and…
Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
Seán Keane, one of the finest Irish folk music fiddlers, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was best known as the fiddler for the…
Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
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…
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…