Annbjørg Lien (born 1971) is one of Norway’s most famous Hardanger fiddle players. She has courageously presented Hardanger fiddle folk music in new musical contexts,…
Artist Profiles: Annbjørg Lien
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Artist Profiles: André Brunet
André Brunet was born in Lacolle, in Quebec’s Montérégie region. Growing up, it was his parents who first noticed his keen interest in music and…
Artist Profiles: Altan
Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…
Artist Profiles: Barbara Lamb
Barbara Lamb, featured soloist with The Laura Love Band, former member of The John Cowan Band, Asleep At The Wheel and founding member of Ranch…
Artist Profiles: Brian McNeill
Brian McNeill was born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 195. He began his musical training in his early teens with formal violin lessons, but soon forsook…
Artist Profiles: Blazin’ Fiddles
Take five of the hottest young contemporary fiddle players from the various regions of the highlands and islands of Scotland and you’ve got Blazin’ Fiddles…
Virtuoso Fiddler’s Vision
Michael Cleveland – Fiddler’s Dream (Compass Records, 2016) Fiddler’s Dream is a great opportunity to discover one of the finest fiddlers in the current bluegrass…
Enthralling Fiddle Traditions of the North
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc – Deliverance (Nordic Fiddlers Bloc NFBCD001, 2016) Northern Europe is a land with a great fiddling tradition. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc brings…
Artist Profiles: Aidan O’Rourke
Aidan O’Rourke is a fiddle player and composer from Oban on the West Coast of Scotland. He has toured extensively in Europe and North America…
Dan MacDonald to Perform at World Fiddle Day 2016 in Toronto
Canadian fiddler Dan MacDonald will showcase the Cape Breton fiddle style at the 4th Annual World Fiddle Day that will take place on Saturday, May…