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Irish Folk Fiddler Gráinne Brady Presents “The Highest Blossom”

World Music Central News Room August 4, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicGrainne BradyIrish folk musicworld music

Irish musician, composer, and songwriter Gráinne Brady has released a single titled “The Highest Blossom.” It is a contemporary folk song co-written with acclaimed Scottish…

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Gráinne Brady - Back And Forth cover artwork. An image of Gráinne as a toddler net to a fiddle.
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Fiddler Gráinne Brady Unveils Back and Forth

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicGrainne Bradyworld music

Irish violinist Gráinne Brady has released Back and Forth, a new album of traditional and contemporary fiddle music that reflects her roots in Ireland and…

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Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCeltic musicGrainne BradyLaura CorteseScottish musicworld music

Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…

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Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady

Angel Romero February 5, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicGrainne BradyIrish folk musicScottish musicworld music

Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…

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