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Tag: Michael McGoldrick

The cover features an illustrated musician playing a wooden flute against a faded sun-like circle. Blocky lettering frames the image with the artist’s name at the top and the title Volume 1 in large red type at the bottom. Muted greens, oranges, and reds give it a vintage poster feel.
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Celtic Folk Star Michael McGoldrick Unveils 50-Tune Collection For Session Players

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicfluteMichael McGoldrickworld music

Renowned flutist and composer Michael McGoldrick has published a new tune book, 50 Original Tunes & Chords: Volume 1. The collection gathers fifty original melodies…

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Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicJohn DoyleMichael McGoldrickScottish musicSpeyfestTaliskworld fusionworld music

Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Michael McGoldrick

Angel Romero September 23, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicMichael McGoldrick

Inspired by Irish parents and encouraged by the thriving traditional music scene in his hometown of Manchester, England, multi-instrumentalist Michael McGoldrick began playing Irish music…

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