Cathaoirleach of Scoil Acla CCÉ, Sarah Calvey explained “Like many other festivals and organsiations, we have been closely monitoring the situation over the past number of months in the hope that some semblance of normality would prevail, unfortunately that will not be the case once again this summer.”

We feel, with due regard…

After over 10 years of performing together as a duo and as session musicians in a number of projects, December 2020 saw Tara Breen and Pádraig Rynne enter into Malbay studios in the west coast of Ireland to record Nasc.



Joining Tara and Pádraig on the album are two long term friends, Dónal Lunny on Bouzouki and…

Traditional Celtic folk duo Kinnfolk released their self-titled debut album on March 7, 2020—just one week before the COVID-19 pandemic swept into Virginia and shut everything down. The timing was unfortunate, as most of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day events (the bread and butter of Celtic musicians!) were cancelled. But the pair still count themselves…

In recognition of the extremely difficult environment that traditional musicians are facing at the moment, we are opening up our download centre to traditional musicians for free, subject to some conditions detailed below.

For artists launching a new album, or with an album on release in 2019 or 2020 this provides a…

This is a new track from Cork folk band "The Diviners" who pay particular attention to the type of songs and tunes they are drawn to, searching for depth and authenticity in every composition.

This track is titled “The Man Barnsfield” and it has been achieving…

This Friday 22nd May Beoga launch their brand new album "Carousel", live on Facebook, Youtube and Twitter. They will be joined by Foy Vance, Lissie, Ryan McMullan, Stephanie Rainey, Niall McCabe and Devin Dawson to perform tracks from the album. There's also exclusive interviews and a live Q&A with the band, so tune in from 8pm (GMT+1)…

Irish bluegrass band Mules & Men released a new single, John Keavney to all digital platforms in March this year. The release comes in anticipation of the upcoming “Roscommon County Line”…

This is the latest single from Norwegian musician Anders Lillebo. It is an original composition with a contemporary sound and features James Taylor on guitar, Jens Linell (SVER) on percussion and Petter Tysland on steel guitar. In 2017 he released his debut album, 'Departure', recorded in Ireland in collaboration with producer Jack…

Your guide to the best new traditional Irish, Scottish and Celtic music in May 2020 as featured on Soundcloud. If you have tracks that you want included or featured on Tradconnect then just drop us an email.…

Fresh from releasing their new single ‘In A Rocket’, which features vocals from Lissie and was co-written by James Bay, Beoga now share the track’s uplifting new video.

The video depicts the many creative and unusual ways in which the band as well as their family, friends and…

This is the new video release by MOXIE and it is called Rise. According to the band it was shot in 2018 when they had just started writing music for their upcoming album. You can find out more about the album and support their music by visiting their …

For the troubled times we live in, here is the latest single from the Outside Track. They write: 'What a strange few weeks it has been for us all. We had our tour in Germany abruptly cut short on March 12th, and since then have been in our respective parts of the world, in self-isolation, like most of you. We do, however,…

Described by the Irish Times as the finest singer and actor of her generation, Lisa Lambe is now poised to attract a global audience with her forthcoming album, Juniper. Lisa says she imagined Juniper as a colorful story of nature, time and place: “The title track was sparked by a boldly gnarled juniper tree…

Detailed below are the Top 10 traditional Irish albums for April 2019.  Each month we feature the top 10 albums, write follow up articles and present sounds from all new releases. 

Don't forget that if you have an album on release check out our …

Following on from two hugely popular events in Bantry, West Cork, in recent weeks, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival and West Cork Literary Festival, West Cork Music now presents the 17th annual Masters of Tradition, taking place in the beautiful seaside town, from Wednesday 21st – Sunday 25th August 2019. Music lovers are invited…

Detailed below are the Top 10 traditional Irish albums for April 2019.  Each month we feature the top 10 albums, write follow up articles and present sounds from all new releases. 

Don't forget that if you have an album on release check out our …

Leading traditional music centre, The Coleman Irish Music Centre in Gurteen, Co. Sligo will launch its new website (www.colemanirishmusic.com) with full eCommerce shopping facilities later this month. Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ardstiúrthóir of…

"Martin Hayes’ soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. He has toured and recorded with guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years and has collaborated with extraordinary musicians in the classical, folk and contemporary music worlds."

"Martin…

Ahead of her highly anticipated debut album, Idle Mind, due out April 26^th, Irish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Anna Mieke, has shared this beautiful single and video.

Anna Mieke says: “Lyrically, Creature was inspired by a performance I saw a few years ago in a tent in a field in Tipperary - of a dancer creating…

Beyond the Bellows & The Bow is an outstanding new release by sisters Aoibheann and Pamela Queally, from Kilmaley in West County Clare. Their music is heavily influenced by the rhythmic and melodic style of the Clare tradition,…