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Glasgow-based folk/trad musician, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT is the guest of Ian Oliphant on today’s edition of his Lunchtime Selection show. Heather recently released her version of the Robert Burns’ song “Sweet Afton.” She has won praise for her virtuosic fingerstyle and flat-picked guitar playing that provides a vibrant backdrop to her well-crafted, self-penned songs and interpretations […]
This album from the multi-award winning Scottish contemporary folk musician and songwriter, KRIS DREVER was ‘made with love for anyone who labours for love.’ These are the Orkney-born, Glasgow-based artist’s own words for a ten-strong collection of songs started during covid and finished in the studio in September last year. He admits to struggling […]
The MacDonald Bros – one of Scotland’s busiest and best known duos – are bringing their fabulous Sound of Scotland show to the Beacon Arts Centre Greenock on Friday 10th April. And you could win two tickets to go to it. All you have to do is email competition@celticmusicradio.net before Thursday 9th April to be in with […]
This punchy debut album by Glasgow’s newest indie-folk storytellers ELGIN AND THE MARBLES is described as “a semi-concept album” outlining the last decade of Britain. The band is fronted by Callum Baird, a Glasgow-based songwriter, who was editor of The National for seven years and is now editor-in-chief of a publishing group that includes […]
This is the third solo album from renowned banjo player, CIARÁN RYAN and, as the title suggests, it’s a full-on, thrilling musical jamboree. Ciarán – founder member of world-folk band Dallahan – is rooted in Irish traditional music but he doesn’t stop there as bluegrass, funk and rock are fused boldly into the tracks […]
We are pleased to announce we have a brand new show starting on Friday, April 3 at midday. The two-hour ROOTS & SHOOTS programme is presented by Janice and Graham, and Janice said: “We are looking forward to bringing our new show to Celtic Music Radio.” And Graham added: “The music we play will […]
It’s crystal clear what this thoughtfully-created ANDY CHUNG album is all about – it’s a “collection of love songs” for his dear wife, Gina, he has declared. With ‘My Heart Is Yours To Keep’ the Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter delivers a fine and pleasing blend of influences over twelve tracks, ranging from classic pop, soul and […]
We are hosting a special afternoon of Scottish music in Glasgow’s Park Bar on Sunday, May 17th. With a line-up of top musicians from the highlands, the islands, the borders – and everywhere in between – we’re rarin’ to deliver non-stop, magical music. You can expect accordions, fiddles, piano, drums, singers and a few extra […]
Fiddle player, singer and composer, ISLA RATCLIFF’s second album, ‘The Scottish Four Seasons’, is a Scottish trad reinterpretation of Italian composer, Vivaldi’s famous work. Released in 2025 to mark the 300th anniversary of the work’s original publication, Isla’s album highlights the dance-like nature of Vivaldi’s music and reflects on how Scotland’s seasons and climate […]
Five hours of live broadcasting are lined up for listeners from the heart of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Glasgow’s Merchant Square tomorrow (March 14.) The free Family Fun Day Festival offers non-stop music, song and dance, and our team of enthusiastic volunteers will be playing a major part delivering great sounds for five […]
