Trad/roots: Nothing matches the variety and quality of Celtic Connections
One of the best music festivals anywhere, Celtic Connections is in full swing, albeit online, so we can at least enjoy a virtual visit to Glasgow to sample some the fabulous and hugely varied music on offer Oban-born Donald Shaw, artistic director of Celtic Connections Robert McMillen 22 January, 2021 01:00
Breabach, one of my favourite Scottish bands, who have played many times in Belfast. Picture by Archie Macfarlane
I LONG to Glasgow, dear old Glasgow toon… Well, that s certainly true during the month of January when I like to take a trip to the city on the Clyde for the annual Celtic Connections festival, probably one of the best music festivals anywhere in the world.