Graham Mackenzie’s Crossing Borders is an ambitious, original and ultimately, very successful venture. Originating as a commission for Celtic Connections Crossing Borders proves to be exceptional, both as an album and on stage.

Watch the album trailer for Toby Hay’s forthcoming debut album ‘The Gathering’ and read Robert Macfarlane’s inspiring words…”The tracks of this album – quick-fingered, deep-felt – open landscapes in the mind’s eye…”

Multi-instrumentalist, singer, song writer Amy Duncan announces her sixth studio album, Antidote. Antidote promises to be even more remarkable than Undercurrents, with Amy finding new freedom to write and record. Help support the release via her Pledge Campaign.

If you are new to Norwegian traditional music, this exquisite album is one of the most startling musical experiences you are ever likely to have. If not, then you will soon realise that the Kjorstad brothers are in the process of taking their country’s folk music in entirely new directions.

Watch Dave Burn, the former vocalist and guitarist of alt-country band ahab, performing ‘Fine Company,’ the opening track from his debut solo album Arizona.

As Martha Tilston announces details of her new album NOMAD released via Squiggly Records on May 12th take a listen to her new double A-side single ‘Nomad Blood’/‘Little Arrow.’

The first names are announced for FolkEast 2017 which promises to be another fantastic year with names such as Jon Boden, Michael Chapman, Simpson, Cutting and Kerr, Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick, Ninebarrow and more.

Renata Rosa cuts a colourful figure from the very beginning as she sweeps onto the stage at Glasgow City Halls to perform with her three-piece band…a thrilling and enchanting taste of Brazil.

Watch Morning Sun, a video premiere from London-based songwriter Lee Endres. The song is taken from his forthcoming debut album ‘Croft.’

Robin Morton’s admiration for the Battlefield Band in all its many incarnations has driven the assembly of this collection; snapshots of 40 years of musical development that so effectively chart the band’s evolution. The Producer’s Choice is a superbly fitting celebration of it.

Our Song of the Day is ‘Antiseptic Greeting,’ courtesy of Oklahoma-born Samantha Crain. Taken from her fifth album with ‘You Had Me At Goodbye’. Out on Full Time Hobby on 24th March.

The very nature of Celtic Connections means there are a wealth of exciting collaborations, formed without much time for rehearsal, and they can be all the more exciting for it. However, when something as carefully planned, and as perfectly executed, as Duncan Chisholm’s The Gathering takes place the results are captivating and memorable.