The programme for Celtic Connections 2016 has been announced today by Artistic Director, Donald Shaw. Featuring a stunning cast from world, folk and roots music as well as some great tributes including a special concert for the late Bert Jansch.

We talk to Manx singer songwriter Matt Creer whose latest album ‘The Leeward Tide’ merges merges folk music traditions with the more contemporary to dramatic effect.

With The Land of Time, Pete Morton has created a fine collection of contemporary folk songs which aren’t afraid to face up to some of the more pressing issues of our time with wit, intelligence and nuance. These are rare qualities too often missing from much music today.

Colours Simple is the latest offering from UK Americana outfit Case Hardin on which frontman and writer Pete Gow shines through as one of our finest songwriters.

We have a great video premiere today from Brighton based alternative folk artist Ellie Ford. ‘July’ is her new single released November 9th 2015 on Hidden Trail Records.

Irish folk music group The Henry Girls are heading out on a 9-date tour of England and Scotland from October 30th. Watch them performing live earlier this year including a cover of Elvis Costello’s Watching The Detectives.

Franc Cinelli reveals new live video for his song ‘Breakers’, from his latest album ‘The Marvel Age’, plus he announces more live dates including London in November.

Phil Riley’s may be returning to music later than planned but his latest offering ‘Dragon Tails’ is his his strongest release yet, showcasing his warm vocals and accomplished songwriting skills.

The Owl Service announce the release of their third full-length studio album, their first in over 5 years. His Pride. No Spear. No Friend. is released the end of this month. Listen to The Widows Lament, our Song of the Day.

What a year for Scottish folk singer and musician Mairi Campbell with her one-woman theatre show ‘Pulse’ and now the news that she’s been appointed by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to teach improvisation to students.

We have a great song premiere today from Gloucestershire based Americana / Folk music duo The Black Feathers. Down By The River is their forthcoming new single taken from their eagerly anticipated debut album Soaked To The Bone.

Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Duncan announces the release of her 5th album ‘Undercurrents’ produced by Calum Malcolm and featuring a stunning cast of musicians including long-term collaborator and harpist Fiona Rutherford.