Edinburgh’s traditional arts fest unveils attractive line-up

Published on Tuesday 14 February 2012 00:28

ORGANISERS of Edinburgh’s annual celebration of traditional arts have unveiled the line-up for the tenth annual event.

Grammy award-winning country duo The Civil Wars, world music stars Tinariwen, and Celtic boy bands Manran and Skerryvore will all be appearing in the city this spring.

Other home-grown acts appearing at Ceilidh Culture include Karine Polwart, pictured, Kim Edgar, the Rua Macmillan Band, The Albion Band, Nuala Kennedy and Mike Heron, a founding member of the Incredible String Band.

The Usher Hall will host a two-day mini festival as part of Ceilidh Culture, which runs from 16 March to 15 April, while other venues will include Greyfriars Kirk and the Queen’s Hall.

Steve Cardownie, festivals and events champion at the city council, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to sample international acts alongside local talent. The festival includes another feast of music, dance and storytelling starring performers from all over Scotland.”

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Niebiosa tam sa naprawde nieskrzydlowe ludzie tam

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 08:32 AM

#1 indeed, so disrespectful. Some Hootsman hack with no idea what he is writing about. Why do we need a quote from Komrade Kardownski, what he knows about Kuture could be written on the back of a postage stamp, the Klown !

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:16 AM

"Celtic boy bands Manran and Skerryvore " - grossly insulting . I don't think a Scot would use such a term. Manran are Gaelic from the Outer Hebrides.

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