Celtic Connections 2024 is here
Musicians and audiences from near and far are heading to Glasgow for Celtic Connections.
The festival’s creative producer Donald Shaw said anticipation was palpable as organisers geared up for the huge event.
"Not just for those of us who have been working behind the scenes, but across Glasgow as a whole. We are so looking forward to welcoming folks from near and far – musicians and audiences alike – to the city’s iconic venues for a celebration of music from across the globe.
“To the incredible musicians and dedicated Celtic Connections team, I extend my heartfelt thanks. A huge amount of effort goes into a festival of this scale, and everyone has been working extremely hard to make this year’s 18-day event one of our most memorable.
"With a diverse line-up across the city, world premieres and rare performances from some of the most coveted artists in the world, there’s truly something special to be uncovered in every corner. Here’s to an incredible Celtic Connections, and to the joy of music bringing us all together on cold winter nights, we’ll see you all very soon!”
Award-winning Kyiv world music quartet DakhaBrakha, which translates to give/take in old Ukrainian, is among the host of artists lined up. The band will bring their astonishing trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture to Glasgow when they play The Pavilion Theatre this Saturday, January 20. The group were
scheduled to make their Celtic Connections debut in 2020, but the global pandemic and war in Ukraine have prevented them from reaching the festival until now.
In a commemorative celebration, Celtic Connections 2024 will see the Traditional Music and Song Association revisit the landmark Scots Women concert from the 2001 festival.
On Saturday February 3 at City Halls, Scots Women - Generations Change will honour the original singers of the first performance, while welcoming a new wave of Scottish female folk singers, showcasing a blend of a capella and band-accompanied songs. Featuring an esteemed line-up, the event will be overseen by Musical Director Iona Fyfe and hosted by Scots Poet Len Pennie, promising a vibrant, collaborative journey through Scottish folk music.
Bríghde Chaimbeul and Maxwell Quartet will unite their diverse musicality in their extraordinary showcase entitled Thar Farraige (Over Sea) at The Mackintosh Church on Saturday February 3.
Brìghde Chaimbeul is widely celebrated for her experimental Celtic music on her mesmerising Scottish smallpipes, crafting entrancing textures and virtuosic melodies.
The Maxwell Quartet, renowned for blending classical finesse with folk traditions, present an enchanting repertoire spanning ancient Celtic chants to contemporary compositions.
This unique pairing promises an intriguing convergence of styles, amplifying the event’s breadth and depth.
Adding to the impressive lineup is Linda Buckley, an acclaimed Irish composer and performer, known for her evocative electronic and acoustic works.
Celtic Connections 2024 runs from today January 18 January to Sunday February 4.
The programme can be viewed in full and tickets purchased at www.celticconnections.com
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