Our monthly roundup of some of the best new and recent releases, with a sampling of great vocals and fast-paced dance tunes from both sides of the Atlantic.

Program Highlights and Schedules for January - March 2004
Program # Feed Date Title  
04-01 1/1/04 Best of 2003
Our review of some of the top Celtic CDs released in 2003 culminates in host Bryan Kelso Crow's announcement of his choice for "Celtic Connections Album of the Year." Tune in to hear new selections from the contenders.
  
04-02 1/8/04 New Releases
Join us this week for great vocals and instrumentals from some of the best new and recent Celtic CDs released on both sides of the Atlantic.
  
04-03 1/15/04 Flutes and Whistles
In the Celtic music world, many whistle players also play the wooden concert flute, and probably all flute players started out as whistle players. We'll hear some of the best players of both instruments in a sampling of lively dance tunes and haunting slow airs in this week's program.
  
04-04 1/22/04 Songs of Robert Burns
Born January 25, 1759, Robert Burns continues to occupy the most central role in Scotland's long tradition of song-writing and collecting. Our annual celebration of his birthday brings together a great assemblage of Scottish singers.
   
04-05 1/29/04 Wintersongs
This week's program offers music for midwinter, ranging from icy Nordic roots music to songs associated with winter rituals in the British and Irish Isles.
  
04-06 2/5/04 New Releases
Join host Bryan Kelso Crow for a sampling of some of the most exciting and stirring tunes and songs from new and recent Celtic CDs.
  
04-07 2/12/04 The Old Old Blind Dogs
First in a two-part series profiling the discography of Scotland's most accomplished young traditional band. This week we focus on their original lineup, featuring singer Ian F. Benzie.
  
04-08 2/19/04 The Many Talents of Seamus Egan
Philadelphia Irish musician Seamus Egan of the band Solas is only in his early thirties, but he has long been recognized as one of the top Irish flute, guitar, and tenor banjo players anywhere. He is also emerging as an excellent producer of CDs by other performers. This week's program spotlights his many talents.
  
04-09 2/26/04 A Visit with Navan
America's foremost Celtic singing ensemble, Navan, is based in Madison, Wisconsin. With two CDs to their credit, they offer a beautiful blend of three female voices and one male voice, all singing in Celtic languages without accompaniment. Host Bryan Kelso Crow sat in on their rehearsal recently and talked with members about a number of their songs, which we will have the pleasure of hearing in this week's program.
  
04-10 3/4/04 New Releases
  
04-11 3/11/04 St. Patrick's Celebration
Ireland rules in this week's celebration of her patron saint. No green beer allowed, only the genuine stuff!
  
04-12 3/18/04 Best of 1979 (25 Years Later)
Who was at the top of the charts 25 years ago in the Celtic music world? We'll dust off the LPs for this week's look back a quarter-century, when the traditional music revival was already in full swing.
  
04-13 3/25/04 The New Old Blind Dogs
Part two in our review of the recordings of Scotland's most exciting young band features their most recent lineup, with singer Jim Malcolm taking the lead.




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