Rowan Leslie – The Kesh (2023) Rowan Leslie, an Irish fiddle virtuoso and composer from County Antrim unveils his latest EP, The Kesh. This musical…
Rowan Leslie’s Journey Through Ireland’s Traditions in ‘The Kesh’
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Aoife Ní Bhriain’s Dazzling Career in Traditional and Classical Violin
Born in Dublin within a family of musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain is an exceptionally talented and multifaceted violinist. Aoife’s father Mick O’Brien is one of…
The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1
The Secret Museum of Mankind – Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol. 1 is set to be released on September 15 by Jalopy Records in LP…
The ‘Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles’ Releases Double-Sided Single
The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol 1 has released two music videos. The two songs, “Okukomawe” by Abadongo Abaganda (Uganda) and…
A Fiddle journey through the seasons of Northwestern Norway
Britt Pernille Frøholm – Årringar (Kviven Records, 2021) “Årringar” is Britt Pernille Frøholm‘s fourth solo album, presenting her compositions and performances of traditional folk tunes.…
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…
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…
The Enchanting Hardanger Fiddle of Norway
The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian stringed instrument and is considered the national instrument of Norway. It closely resembles a violin in modern designs,…
Ole Bull Academy, the Influential Educational Center for Norwegian Traditional Music
Ole Bull (1810–80), Norway’s first world-famous violinist, was intensely interested in Norwegian folk music. He felt the need to strengthen Norway’s music culture, and attempted…
Norwegian Fiddler and Composer Benedicte Maurseth
Benedicte Maurseth, a renowned traditional folk musician and singer from Norway, was born on February 7th, 1983 in Eidfjord, Hardanger. Since her early childhood, music…