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Scottish folk-punk band Brògeal: ‘There’s no singular British culture and if there was, we’d reject it’ - NEW SENSATIONS: The Pogues-inspired five-piece are at the forefront of a new wave ...
Cameron Buchanan Semi-Acoustic Guitar, on 4 tracks. TITLE: Ruileadh Cailleach, Sheatadh Cailleach / The Bird's Nest / Harris ...
Elizabeth Stewart, a folk singer, pianist and composer who furthered the legacy of her musical family and the culture of the ethnic grouping known as Scottish Travellers through her recordings ...
From folk music to Celtic fusion, the 21st century has brought forth a whole new wave of musicians and bands that are experimenting with the very idea of what Scottish trad music is and spoiler ...
Find out about how traditional music is important to Scottish culture and how its identity has been passed through generations.
Latvian-born accordionist Ksenija Sidorova introduces her wonderful instrument and its colourful history. Close your eyes, and picture someone playing the accordion. If the first image that pops into ...
A Scottish musician who recently passed away at the age of just 31 after a two-year battle with a brain tumour has been honoured at one of Scotland's flagship music awards ceremonies.
A look at upcoming Irish/Celtic-related music events in Greater Boston and somewhat beyond.July’s big local happening is ...
Accordion player Hanzhi Wang says advancements to the instrument closely associated with folk and polka has opened the door for more opportunities.
This free-reed instrument with bellows has influenced various music genres, including pop, jazz, folk, and classical. Accordion is a German musical instrument patented on this day (May 23) in 1829.