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…
Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program
Tag: Scottish music
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: Invigorating Scottish traditional Act Kinnaris Quintet
The Kinnaris Quintet, hailing from Glasgow, creates music that is sincere, invigorating, and dynamic, played on three fiddles, mandolin, and guitar. In 2017, this innovative…
Artist Profiles: Talisk, Innovative Scottish Folk Music Band
Scottish alt-folk music band Talisk was formed in 2014. With their innovative, top-selling sound, boundary-pushing style, and worldwide shows, Talisk has cemented their status as…
Innovative Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul to Release ‘Carry Them With Us’ in April 2023
In the world of experimental Celtic music, Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading figure, earning a BBC Young Folk Award and a Horizon Award for her…
Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023
The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…
Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023
Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023. City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…
The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow
Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…
Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts
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…
Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady
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…