We have our first Celtic Connections live review in: Neil caught two great performances from Albastur Cultural Exchange and an an unlisted appearance by young five-piece Cherry Grove.
Gavin Marwick launches The Long Road And The Far Horizons at Celtic Connections, with an extremely talented big band to present the first glimpse of his brimful personal tune book.
Celtic Connections 2014 kicks off this Thursday for 18 fun filled days of memorable musical moments promising to be the most eclectic and bold programme to date.
Possibly the album Eddi Reader was destined to make as she connects through the new-town, Glasgow overspill of Irvine and across 200 years to the town’s most famous son.
Watch a collection of sessions that were recently recorded by the BBC at Celtic Connections, some of our favourites that we featured over 2012: Karine Polwart, Trembling Bells, Rachel Hair Trio and Jo Mango!
We interview Alex Neilson of Trembling Bells and Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band as they announce a new collaborative performance at the forthcoming Celtic Connections festival.
BBC Folk Award nominees announced along with some changes. The ‘Best Album’ category goes to public vote and the ceremony will form part of Celtic Connections in January 2013!
Pianist and composer James Ross has released a studio version of ‘Chasing The Sun’ – the music evokes the daily and annual journey of the sun along the north coast of Scotland.
