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Skye Act Falasgair Debuts Just Noise

World Music Central News Room April 28, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicFalasgairScottish musicworld music

Falasgair, a six-piece band from the Isle of Skye, first performed together at the Skye Live Festival in 2022. Now, the group has introduced its…

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Gnoss Share Lively New Single “Emily”

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicGnossScottish musicworld music

Contemporary Scottish folk band Gnoss have released “Emily,” the latest single from the four-piece ensemble. The group features fiddle, flute, guitar, and bodhrán. They continue…

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Staran Join Forces With Julie Fowlis on New Single “Duan Callaig”

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2026 No Comments Celtic musicJulie FowlisScottish musicStaranworld music

Scottish band Staran have released the Celtic folk-pop single “Duan Callaig,” featuring guest vocals from the great Julie Fowlis. The track is written by Kim…

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Edinburgh Tradfest to Celebrate the traditional music of Scotland in May 2026

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2026 No Comments Astro BlocCeltic musicEdinburgh TradfestRuraScottish musicworld music

Edinburgh Tradfest will return from Friday, May 1, to Monday, May 11, 2026, with events scheduled at venues across the city. The festival will present…

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Scotland’s Folk Band Astro Bloc Presents First Album

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2026 No Comments Astro BlocCeltic musicScottish musicworld music

Scottish band Astro Bloc released its self-titled debut album, Astro Bloc, in January 2026. The band described the album as more than a collection of…

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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, 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 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, 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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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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