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Tag: Scottish music

Cover of the album For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Album reviews

The Extraordinary Future Trad Sound of Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero November 27, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Elephant Sessions – For The Night (Elephant Sessions, 2022) For The Night is the captivating new album by Elephant Sessions, an innovative Scottish folktronica band…

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Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero October 29, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld music

Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…

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Northern Meeting Piping Competition
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The Northern Meeting Piping Competition Unveils First-Ever Live Stream

World Music Central News Room August 25, 2022 No Comments bagpipeCeltic musicNorthern Meeting Piping CompetitionScottish music

The Northern Meeting Piping Competition, held at Eden Court in Inverness, Scotland, will be live-streamed for the first time ever on Thursday, September 1, 2022.…

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Cover of the album Leaving Lurgangreen by Sarah Markey
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Alluring Pan-Celtic Music from Exceptional Flute Player Sarah Markey

Angel Romero August 5, 2022 No Comments Asturian musicCeltic musicfluteIrish folk musicSarah MarkeyScotlandScottish musicworld music

Sarah Markey – Leaving Lurgangreen (self-release, 2022) Flute master, singer and harp player Sarah Markey represents a new generation of Scottish musicians who are keeping…

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Skerryvore - Photo by Chris Kesiak
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Interview with Scottish Band Skerryvore

Angel Romero July 29, 2022 No Comments Alec Dalglishbass; Alan ScobieCeltic musicCeltic rockCraig EspieDaniel GillespieFraser WestJodie BremanesonMartin GillespieScott WoodScottish musicSkerryvore

Scottish band Skerryvore is currently touring the United States and will be playing a free concert on the Memorial Union Terrace on July 30, 2022,…

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Scotland’s Skerryvore to Perform Free concert in Madison, Wisconsin

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicSkerryvore

Acclaimed Scottish Celtic Rock band Skerryvore is set to perform a free concert on the Memorial Union Terrace July 30, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in…

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Artist Profiles: Skerryvore

Angel Romero July 26, 2022 2 Comments Celtic musicCeltic rockScotlandScottish musicSkerryvoreworld fusionworld music

Scottish Celtic rock band Skerryvore was formed in 2005. The first lineup included Tiree brothers Daniel Gillespie and Martin Gillespie, together with Fraser West and…

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Jack Badcock
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Artist Profiles: Jack Badcock

Angel Romero July 16, 2022 No Comments DallahanHoliday ClubIrish folk musicJack BadcockScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Irish vocalist and guitarist Jack Badcock has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, predominantly as frontman and founding member of his multi-award…

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Freya Rae
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Artist Profiles: Freya Rae

Angel Romero July 16, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicFreya RaeHoliday ClubScottish musicworld fusionworld music

Freya Rae is a traditional flute and whistle player from the Scottish Borders. After graduating from Newcastle University with a performance degree in folk and…

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Luisa Brown
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Artist Profiles: Luisa Brown

Angel Romero July 16, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicfiddleHoliday ClubScotlandScottish musicviolinworld fusionworld music

Violinist and vocalist Luisa Brown grew up in a musical family in Edinburgh, Scotland. She played the fiddle from the age of 5 and has…

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