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…
Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
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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
(headline image: Benedicte Maurseth – Photo by Simen Skari) Benedicte Maurseth, a renowned traditional folk musician and singer from Norway, was born on February 7th,…
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…
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: Fiddle Master John McCusker
John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Luisa Brown
Violinist and vocalist Luisa Brown grew up in a musical family in Edinburgh, Scotland. She played the fiddle from the age of 5 and has…
New Doorways Into Hardanger Fiddle Traditions
Annbjørg Lien – Janus (Heilo, 2022) Composer, fiddler, and Norwegian folk music innovator Annbjørg Lien has released a superb new album titled “Janus”. The acclaimed…
Artist Profiles: Jeremy Garrett
Fiddler, vocalist and songwriter Jeremy Garrett was born in Idaho. He started playing fiddle with his father, guitarist Glen Garrett in a group called The…