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Tag: Scottish music

The cover features the bottom half of three wearing dresses and a skirt running across a grass field.
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Sian Roll Out “Seo a’ Bhliadhna”

World Music Central News Room August 6, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicSianworld music

“Seo a’ Bhliadhna” is the first single from Glasgow band Sian’s forthcoming second album. It draws deeply from the Skye and Raasay tradition, with strong…

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Lussa Lussa Reels cover artwork. A distant photo of the band members in the countryside.
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Let There Be Lussa: Scottish Quartet Shines on Lussa Reels

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicLussaScottish musicworld music

Celtic band Lussa has released “Lussa Reels,” a new collection of lively traditional and original tunes. Named after the Latin word for “light,” the emerging…

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Kim Carnie Unveils Gaelic-West African Fusion with New Single

World Music Central News Room July 18, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicKim CarnieScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Kim Carnie has released a new single, Òran na Bèiste Maoile (Càrn Records), ahead of her second solo album due in September 2025.…

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Gnoss - Photo by Elly Lucas. Band photo.
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Gnoss Folk Quartet Tunes Up for 2025

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicGnossScottish musicworld music

Glasgow-based folk quartet Gnoss, featuring Aidan Moodie, Graham Rorie, Connor Sinclair, and Craig Baxter, has unveiled a new single, “Hjop,” signaling the start of a…

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A solitary boat floats on abstract, windswept waters in this watercolor cover. Soft blue, brown, and white brushstrokes.
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A Parting Song: Mike Vass Sets Sail With “Leaving St. Kilda”

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicMike VassScottish musictenor guitarworld music

Scottish composer Mike Vass draws inspiration from history in “Leaving St. Kilda,” a solo tenor guitar piece rooted in his time as artist-in-residence at the…

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The single cover for Bloom by Valtos & Elephant Sessions features neon-toned cherry blossoms in shades of pink, blue, and purple set against a stark black background. The title “Bloom” is centered in white serif type, with the artists' names subtly placed above it.
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Valtos and Elephant Sessions Reunite for a Summer Anthem

World Music Central News Room June 16, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicValtosworld fusionworld music

Valtos, the Skye-based electronic duo Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty, reunite with Highland folk-fusion group Elephant Sessions on the single “Bloom.” Following the success of…

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Josie Duncan, wearing a white dress.
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Howl About That: Josie Duncan Channels the Cù-Sìth in New Single

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicCù-Sìthghost songsJosie DuncanScottish musicworld music

Scottish singer Josie Duncan has released a new single titled “The Wee Hours,” created for the short film Faithful by Silly Wee Films. The track,…

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The single cover for Còta Mòr by Dàimh features a halftone illustration of a winding road through hilly terrain under a red sky. Two road signs appear in the image: one reads “Còta Mòr” with a directional arrow, and the other, positioned closer to the viewer, simply says “Dàimh.”
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Cape Breton Calling: Dàimh Wears a “Còta Mòr”

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicDaimhScottish musicworld music

In the summer of 2024, Scottish folk group Dàimh traveled to Cape Breton to perform at KitchenFest. Between shows, they recorded the track “Còta Mòr”…

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Sian Return with Second Album ‘Araon’ and New Single ‘Seo a’ Bhliadhna’

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicSianworld music

Gaelic vocal trio Sian have announced their second album, Araon, accompanied by the release of its lead single, “Seo a’ Bhliadhna.” Rooted in the musical…

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The single cover for Scallywags by Dàna features a hand-drawn style. It depicts a wine or beer bottle labeled “Dàna” flanked by two glasses, with beer taps on the left, one marked with a shamrock, the other with a star. Set against a textured beige background.
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Dàna’s New Single Makes Mischief with “Scallywags”

World Music Central News Room June 6, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicDànaScotlandScottish musicworld music

Glasgow-based all-female Celtic music group Dàna introduces their latest single, “Scallywags,” a spirited two-part set that showcases both original composition and traditional influence. The track…

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