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Celtic Music Radio has been named as one of the top 100 stations in the UK for the number of followers it has attracted. The Top TuneIn free streaming service industry survey out today shows us in 91st place with 48,293 followers. It is a remarkable achievement considering 560 stations are on the list, which […]
From his roots in traditional piping to composer of world music Ross Ainslie has created a formidable body of work and he’s strengthened it with Pool, his sixth solo release. Ross, who is widely admired for his solo and work with orchestras, said the 12-track collection is the last in a series of three […]
With Hunger Road, Fife-based trio SKYRIE marks a significant shift from their previous album Ceilidh-Celi. The band now presents a finely balanced blend of original songs and instrumentals, showcasing both their versatility and musical depth. The group, comprising Lesley Thompson Smith, James “Jimmy” Anderson, and Christopher Martin Smith, brings together years of experience, having […]
TALISK are among the most in-demand folk-based groups to emerge from Scotland in the last decade or more. The chart-toppers have toured the world, stacking up major awards for their explosively energetic, ground-breaking and enthralling music. Three hugely accomplished musicians, three craftsmen with a bold and captivating approach to album and live music – […]
As she was leaving the stage in Glasgow a year ago this month, Sunny Sweeney said she couldn’t wait to return to Scotland – thankfully she managed to do so and once again she’s leaving us with a stirring performance to remember. She tells us of her love of a full Scottish breakfast, how […]
Contemporary traditional Scottish/Irish trio APE HOUSE fill their self-titled album with a lively, energetic and expressive sound. Lachie Robinson (guitar/vocals), Wallace Calvert (concertina/cello) and Craig Harrison (fiddle/bodhràn) came together through Trad sessions in Glasgow, where they all studied as students. No longer all living in the same city, and away from the relative freedom […]
MARINA FLORANCE is a singer-songwriter, children’s book author, and poet. Originally from NW London, she is now based in Norwich and is well-known on the South of England club and festival circuit. This release will be a useful addition to radio presenters’ archives as we’re always desperately looking around for something different to play […]
With her second album, Perth singer-songwriter BETH MALCOLM delivers an intriguing musical coming-of-age story. Initially commissioned by Celtic Connections and developed in association with Perth Theatre And Concert Hall into a stunning, three-act multimedia performance, FOLKMOSIS embraces traditional and new songs, film and the spoken word. It’s a story that bends and twists against […]
Celtic Music Radio is pleased to announce that the station is now available on DAB digital radio in the Inverclyde area, the third Scottish area to enjoy such a service. It will deliver our programmes to listeners in places such as Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow on the south of the River Clyde as well […]
Celtic Music Radio has attracted one of its best-ever sponsorship deals from an internationally known company. Tunnocks, the Uddingston-based, family-run confectionery business, is sponsoring the popular community radio station’s live coverage of Celtic Connections next year. The award-winning Scottish company, whose products such as caramel wafers, teacakes and caramel logs in their distinctive wrappings […]
