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Legendary artist Joan Baez will embark on an extensive UK tour beginning in February, including two nights at London’s Royal Festival Hall, March 16 and 17.
General News
General News
Living Tradition Issue 90 is out now!
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Issue 90 of the magazine is out now! Featuring Cathal McConnell, Simon Ritchie, Packie Manus Byrne, Niamh Ni Charra, and much more!! If you don't subscribe to the magazine you can buy it online from The Listening Post. Buy this issue online See also details of our featured artists
In addition we are now selling Bumper Packs of 5 CDs (for only £40), all by artists featured in each particular issue of the magazine. Check out Issue 90s Bumper Pack, and some of the others here
Scottish Musical Traditions Classes launch for the Spring Term in Aberdeen
An exciting programme of adult evening classes is launched in Aberdeen this week for everyone interested in Scottish Culture, music and song.
Launch of Comprehensive New Book - Companion To Irish Traditional Music
The ultimate reference for all players, devotees and students of Irish Traditional Music. An indispensable reference guide to Ireland’s universally recognised Traditional music, song and dance.
TUC Record Charity Track In Support Of Public Sector Workers
The TUC has brought together a group of public sector staff as "The Workers" to re-record the classic song "Let’s Work Together" as a charity track that celebrates everything that is good about the public sector, and raises money for today’s pensioners.
New Concertina Museum Website!!
Here’s news of a remarkable new website and Museum database – it details a massive, searchable and visually-stunning archive of one of the largest collections of Concertinas and related instruments still in private hands!
The Islay Sessions - New mini-festival announced!
The Islay Sessions – a new mini festival featuring live music, workshops, sessions and a grand concert ceilidh, has just been announced to take place on Islay on the 11th, 12th and 13th of November 20
Bromyard Folk Festival Photographs
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Pete & Heather Heywood of Living Tradition have just returned from Bromyard Folk Festival. Some of the photos that Pete took are on his Flickr site.
3 instrument makers (and their music) - Exhibition in Ennistymon, Co Clare
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The Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon, Co. Clare will host 3 Instrument Makers (and their music), an exhibition celebrating the work of three of the most inovative traditional musicians and instrument makers in Ireland; Paul Dooley (harp), Martin Doyle (flute), Davy Spillane (uillean pipes).
Traditional Music Classes Return to Aberdeen for 14th Year - Scottish Culture & Traditions Launches 2011 Programme
An exciting programme of adult evening classes is being launched in Aberdeen for the 14th year running and on offer will be 14 different classes ranging from fiddle and clarsach to Scots song, guitar and ceilidh dancing.
