Reflections: five of the best

It’s halfway to Christmas, halfway from the new year, another season’s turn. A time for reflection, and for celebration. Here are five posts and a selection of photographs for you to enjoy as you do that. Here's to a wonderful year ahead for all of us. as well. Those of you who know why I notice this day, I’d like it if you’d raise a glass and send a good thought, and those of you who don’t, well, you're invited to join us anyway.

Ahead along the music road, as always, the best from Irish, Scots, and folk and Americana music, and about the creative practice of being an artist. There will be a continuing series on teaching and learning music starting this summer, and more interviews with your favorite artists coming up, as well as reviews, festival previews, and great photographs too. Is there an artist or recording you’d like to see featured? Leave a comment and let us know.

Carrie Newcomer: faith and laughter

Cathie Ryan: Irish and American

Dual: Julie Fowlis & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

ceol chairlinn: sharing music in winter

listening through the changes

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