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Dlù Lumina cover artwork. An abstract cover split into two contrasting sections. The left side features a vertical band of marbled teal and white, with faint, blurred yellow lettering partially visible. The right side glows in orange, pink, and gold.
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Dlù’s Joyful Scottish-Funk Crossover Single ‘Lumina’

World Music Central News Room February 25, 2026 No Comments DlùScottish musicworld music

Dlù’s new single “Lumina” features an energy boost with a funk backline, disco strings, and an original Scottish reel on accordion.

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Eabhal - Photo by by Nicky Murray. Band photo indoors, holding their musical instruments.
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Eabhal, a Celtic Band Rooted in the Outer Hebrides

Angel Romero February 21, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicEabhalScottish musicworld music

(headline image: Eabhal – Photo by by Nicky Murray) Eabhal formed while based in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. They crafted a repertoire that incudes traditional songs,…

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Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Searching for Gold cover artwork. A photo of the two artists inside a room, playing their musical instruments, facing each other.
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Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Search for Trad Gold

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2026 No Comments accordionAmy HendersonCeltic musicEwan MacPhersonScottish musicworld music

“Searching for Gold” is the title track from accordionist Amy Henderson and multi-instrumentalist Ewan MacPherson’s EP. The duo plays contemporary folk music deeply grounded in…

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Lucie Hendry Ashes cover artwork. An illustration of a swan or heron and green sprouts growing from a pile of ashes.
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Lucie Hendry Ashes, a Space Between Chaos and Anticipation

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicharpLucie HendryScottish musicworld music

Scottish lever harpist Lucie Hendry has released “Ashes,” the first single from her forthcoming album. The track focuses on an unresolved emotional space between chaos…

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Two men in suits stand waist-deep in the sea, facing away from each other. One wears a strange helmet and holds a device, while the other carries bright cleaning gloves. Centered text above them reads “Wallbreaker” with the artists’ names beneath it.
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Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell Roll Out “Wallbreaker”

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2026 No Comments Arthur CoatesCeltic musicKerran CotterellScottish musicworld music

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a powerhouse folk duo that combines spirited Scottish fiddle fire and English guitar with driving foot percussion and soulful…

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The Way North Take The Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 Crown

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicThe Way Northworld music

Glasgow and Speyside folk group The Way North won Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 at Celtic Connections on Saturday, January 31. The final took…

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Rachel Groves - Photo by Alan Peebles. Rachel holding her harp and showing the award.
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Rachel Groves Wins Young Traditional Musician 2026

Wojciech Rubis February 5, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicharpRachel GrovesScottish musicworld music

(headline image: Rachel Groves – Photo by Alan Peebles) Rachel Groves, who plays lever harp, won BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2026. BBC Radio…

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Ailie Robertson Echoes From Torloisk cover artwork. A photo of Allie playing harp on a stage.
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Harp Virtuosa Ailie Robertson Revives 1800s Torloisk Tunes

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2026 No Comments Ailie RobertsonharpScottish musicworld music

Harp player Ailie Robertson has released Echoes From Torloisk: Music From The Maclean Clephane Manuscripts. The Maclean Clephane manuscripts were compiled by Anna-Jane and Margaret…

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Folk Showdown In Glasgow – Meet The 2026 Finalists

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2026 No Comments ÀirdanCeltic musicEvie Waddell BandKetuRaiveltScottish musicThe Way Nortworld music

Organizers have confirmed the five finalists for the Battle of the Folk Bands 2026, held during Celtic Connections in Glasgow. The shortlisted acts are: Àirdan,…

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Yule Log Polka: Karen Marshalsay’s Festive Harp Tune

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicChristmas musicharpKaren MarshalsayScottish musicworld music

Scottish harp musician and composer Karen Marshalsay has released “Yule Log Polka,” a new tune rooted in winter-season imagery and traditional repertoire. Marshalsay wrote the…

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