Folk festival of the week: Celtic Connections, various venues, Glasgow
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Celtic Connections has built its reputation over 20 years as one of the great folk and roots festivals any time, anywhere.
For those heading to Glasgow between Thursday and 3 February, there's a huge choice of music to choose from, embracing the best of Scottish, Irish, European, American and Canadian roots and traditional music.
Spotlight England showcases six English folk artists, including Sam Carter, Lucy Ward, Bella Hardy and Bellowhead, to demonstrate English's folk's strength and vitality amid the richness of the Celtic traditions.
Highlights are too numerous to mention, but from Bulgarian choirs to Saharan soul, from newcomers like Sam Lee or Sarah Jarosz to veterans such as Battlefield Band or Mulatu Astatke, and with specialist workshops, the BBC Folk Awards concert and Transatlantic Sessions to sink into, Glasgow is the place to be to bathe in a great big sea of sound.
(0141 353 8000; celticconnections.com) Thur to 3 Feb
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments