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She has been rightly described as an inquisitive Finnish songstress, a lover of jazz, improvisation and harmony singing with added storytelling skills – and Outi Karhu‘s debut album confirms this. It plays like lullabies for adults with delicate and thoughtful melodic turns, lyrical piano lines, daring rhythmic experiments and harmonies that cradle you or stir […]
All of us at Celtic Music Radio are saddened by the sudden death of former presenter and board director, Ken Macdonald, who passed away whilst visiting family in England earlier this week. His role with the station in its earliest days cannot be under-estimated. Alex Jenkins, chair of the board of directors, paid tribute, […]
When two of Scotland’s foremost acoustic guitarists get together to make music something special is bound to happen. And it has on this debut album that took the talented duo three years to complete. The eight original compositions of guitar – and occasional banjo – duets showcase perfectly their prowess and dexterity, and their ability […]
Accordionist Magnus Turpie’s debut album features some of his favourite pieces, accompanied by a bunch of musician friends. Lively dance numbers, tender Gaelic waltzes and a few well known songs vie for attention on a record that offers pleasing depth and wide sonic variety. Edinburgh-based Magnus – with core band members Linda Campbell (accordion) […]
The highly popular Scots folk trio SKELPT stage a fund raiser for Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow on Wednesday, November 12. This is a one-off show, a donation for the station gig – so you are free to pay what you want to on the night. It starts at 7.30 pm at Van Winkle […]
Welcome Home My Dearie is the debut duo album from long-time friends and collaborators Donald WG Lindsay and Alasdair Roberts – and it marks the first time they’ve committed their shared repertoire to a full-length recording. The ten tracks range from extended Scots narrative ballads to shorter lyrical songs, both traditional and original, […]
He is folk music royalty and widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading songwriters with many protest songs featuring in a distinguished career. Dick Gaughan’s limited issue album, Live at the BBC 1972–79, contains ten songs from the box set R/evolution: 1969–83, which is due for release in January. The songs have been drawn […]
This is KATIE SPENCER’S third album and it celebrates her artistry and musical heritage in an intimate and emotional way. What Love Is features ten brand-new songs that weave together Katie’s signature folk-baroque guitar style with expansive jazz-tinged soundscapes to deliver a masterclass in subtle, expressive musicianship. Raised in the open landscapes of East […]
This third album from Scottish singer/songwriter, KIRSTEN ADAMSON is a powerful and emotionally charged collection, delivered in a distinctive and compelling manner. There’s a real intimacy in these marvellous songs and they also readily yield dreamy, forthright and uplifting feelings. On Dreamviewer, Kirsten – she’s the daughter of Scottish rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country/Skids) […]
Celtic Music Radio picked Transform Me Then Into A Fish by English folk musician Martin Carthy as its Album of the Week back in July. Our presenter Hugh Taylor visited Martin at his home in North Yorkshire to talk about the album – his first solo release in 21 years – and his long and […]
