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The announcer jokingly referred to this as a night of “Beauty and the Beast” – Ellie Beaton’s voice and presentation amply filled the “Beauty” category and Archie Fisher proved yet again that, at the age of 83, he’s still one of Scottish folk music’s “big beasts.” Ellie is a former BBC Young Trad Singer finalist, […]
There is not a single moment in this flawless gig involving three high-calibre multi-instrumentalists that ever dips below the level of scintillating. Headliners, award-winning married couple, Sierra Hull (on her third visit to the city) and Justin Moses (making his debut here) play with a flow and intensity that quickly convinces us their love of […]
Celtic Connections On Campus is back live for its seventh year, hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in association with Celtic Music Radio and TRADtv. GCU’s Glasgow campus is hosting five free lunchtime concerts from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th January, starting at 12:30 and they will be broadcast live on on Celtic Music Radio. Here […]
One of Shetland’s finest and most accomplished modern-day fiddlers, Jenna Reid, is set to release, One Day, her sixth album. And it will be launched on January 25 in The Recital Rooms of The City Halls, Glasgow during Celtic Connections 2023. This evening (Tuesday, January 17, 2023) she will be in conversation with Liz Clark […]
Celtic Connections On Campus is back live for its seventh year, hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in association with Celtic Music Radio and TRADtv. GCU’s Glasgow campus is staging five free lunchtime concerts from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th January, starting at 12:30. These are sparkling showcase events featuring some of the brightest up-and-coming talent […]
Inverness fiddler and composer Graham Mackenzie will launch his second studio album The Dawning this month.And tonight (January 10) he will be discussing it with Liz Clark on Travels With Auntie Liz. This is his second record – it is released on January 27 – and it’s been inspired by the beauty of the Scottish […]
Singer/songwriter Kim Edgar has been involved in an inspiring project, co-writing with a dozen songwriters she admires. And the unique partnerships can now be heard on her album, Consequences, which will be launched at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow on February 3. Tonight (January 3, 2022) Kim will be discussing the Mattie Foulds-produced record, the collaborations […]
A last day-of-the-year diary reminder…………. Our special live, four-hour Hogmanay broadcast at Braehead Shopping Centre gets under way at midday tomorrow (December 31). There’s live music from internationally renowned accordionist, Gary Blair; emerging talent, singer/songwriter, Thomas Smitheram; the widely acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist, Christine Sparks plus The Wherries, rated by many as Clydeside’s favourite […]
As one year ends and another arrives, a special Hogmanay show running through the bells will be hosted by Gordon Hotchkiss and Liz – Auntie Liz – Clark. Our relaxing and cheery duo will be on air from 10 pm on the 31st until 1 am on the 1st before sloping off for a well-deserved […]
Celtic Music Radio’s Album of the Year is the exquisite Small Voyages by singer/songwriter and Celtic harpist, Chloe Matharu. The release, which was the station’s Album of the Week from 8th October to the 15th, presents an intriguing insight into a new tradition of maritime folk music with thoughtful song writing embellished by her voice […]
