Goraidh MacCuaig - Links to
MUSIC & DANCE


http://www.bodhrandrums.com/
MacDaid Bodhrans. To purchase either a new Celtic frame drum, a kit, an unfinished frame, a tipper, or a goat skin head, tour this site. Learn about MacDaid Bodhrans.

http://freespace.virgin.net/ichrachan.mc/index.htm
We are an enthusiastic Gaelic Choir of around 20 members from the scenic Highland village of Taynuilt in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland, interested in promoting traditional language and culture whilst not forgetting to enjoy ourselves at the same time. Our aim is to establish links with choirs in the UK and other countries, especially Gaelic speaking / learning musical groups. Please visit our site if you are interested in Scottish traditional music and would like to share experiences and culture (and a bit of 'craic')!

http://www.maggiesmusic.com/
Maggie's Music, a record label with its heart and soul in the new Celtic renaissance. We have reached many corners of the cultural marketplace -- folk, Celtic, New Age and Early Music. Artful arrangements of the raw material of Celtic folk music lend a distinctive sound to the feisty independent label. Located outside Washington, D.C. in the harbor town of Annapolis, Maryland.

http://celtic.stanford.edu/ceolas.html

Ceolas, the largest collection of information on Celtic music online. Artists Profiles: links and discographies of dozens of groups and solo musicians. What's New: the central resource for all that's new across the whole Web of Celtic music. Reviews & Sound Samples: listen to some choice picks. Resources: books, magazines, mail-order sources, radio shows, a zillion internet links and more. Live Music: tour schedules, festivals, sessions and places to hear Celtic music around the world. Instruments: Information on the most popular instruments in Celtic music. Tunes: hundreds of traditional tunes in different file formats, along with software and tune indexes. Celtic Dance & Related Sites.

http://www.dirtynelson.com/linen/
Dirty Linen, The Magazine of Folk, Electric Folk, Traditional and World Music.

http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us:80/~benj/interworld.html
Interworld's 'WorldWise' CDs and Instructional Videos, New Interworld Releases, Artist Bios and other Interworld News.

http://www.bagpiper.com/
BAGPIPER.COM, "Playing Outlawed Tunes, on Outlawed Pipes", with links to other Scottish pipe band sites.

http://www.collegeofpiping.com
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada.

http://www.cali.co.uk/HIGHEXP/Ardival/
Ardival Harps . Learn to play the harp in the Highlands of Scotland. Four-day courses, either during the week or over a long weekend.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/williamlynch/wcss.htm
Willie Clancy School: The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (ceilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school. All events are held in and near Miltown Malbay in County Clare starting on the first Saturday in July.

http://celtic.stanford.edu/instruments/bodhran/
The Bodhran Page, by Josh Mittleman.

http://www.musweb.com/kearns.htm
Roundstone Musical Instruments: The World Of Bodhrans, drums made by Malachy Kearns.

http://www.colloquium.co.uk/capercaillie/
Capercaillie, supergroup from Scotland featuring singer Karen Mathieson.

http://www.warnermusic.ca/macmaster/
Natalie McMaster is the 24 year old Cape Breton fiddling sensation who has been delighting Canadian and international audiences with her vibrant stage presence and obvious talent. Dancing while she plays, Natalie brings down the house wherever she performs.

http://www.chatsubo.com/rankins/home.html
The Rankin Family, Cape Breton group's interactive website, including chatroom, message board, tour schedule and downloadable video clips!

http://qualitydirect.com/slainte_mhath/
Slainte Mhath, of Cape Breton. This quartet is constructed of the perfect mix of family and friends, at an average age of about eighteen. They include Ryan & Boyd MacNeil (younger siblings of the Barra MacNeils), Bruce MacPhee (former Pipe Major of the Grade III World Champion Gaelic College Pipe Band), and Bhreagh MacDonald (fiddler, dancer, bodhran). Their music has its roots firmly planted in Celtic tradition, but they are still keeping an ear to the contemporary ground. This unique blend is product of combining Latin American percussion, jazz chords & rhythms, and the traditional tunes of Ireland, Scotland, and Cape Breton.

http://www.wwug.com/iona/Iona_Contents.html/
Iona is a classically oriented 'art rock' band that draws upon the name and the spiritual heritage of the isle of Iona on Scotland's western shore. The lush orchestral movements and the powerful rock foundation are as timeless and elegant as the island from which they take their name.

http://www.highland-explorer.co.uk/wolfstone/halftail.htm
Scottish band Wolfstone.

http://www.dickalba.demon.co.uk/
Scottish musician Dick Gaughan, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.

http://pro1.taynet.co.uk/users/binkies/
The Whistlebinkies, Scotland's traditional music ensemble.

http://www.npr.org/programs/thistle/
The Thistle and Shamrock, celtic radio program on NPR. Fiona Ritchie hosts radio's finest Celtic hour, with music from evolving traditions in Ireland, Scotland, North America and beyond. Established and emerging artists, traditional and contemporary recordings, and in-studio guests all fill each weekly edition.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pamerica/
Portland America Distributing, One-Stop Shopping for Music from SCOTLAND and CAPE BRETON / NOVA SCOTIA.

http://www.maggiesmusic.com/
Maggie's Music: From The Deep Well of Our Ancient Folk Traditions, a record label with it's heart and soul in the new Celtic renaissance. We have reached many corners of the cultural marketplace -- Folk, Celtic, New Age and Early Music. Artful arrangements of the raw material of Celtic folk music lend a distinctive sound to the eight-year-old label.

http://www.musicstores.com/
NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF MUSIC STORES. Search for your nearest U.S. dealer of Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Audio and related products by Zip Code, Area Code, City, State, or Product.

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/~nsdwww/
Welcome to the Scottish Country Dance WWW pages. These have been set up to support the scottish-dance@ncl.ac.uk E-mail list by providing information which is of interest to Scottish Country Dancing Clubs and Societies. Originally this was mainly those at universities in Scotland and the North of England, but now many others use the Scottish Dance Events Calendar.

http://www.io.com/~acroyear/SCD.shtml
Scottish Country Dancing in the Washington, DC area.

http://www.access.digex.net/~snarf/bscd.html
The Baltimore Scottish Country Dancers offer classes in Scottish Country Dance throughout the year. We host a Spring Tea Dance, and demonstrate Scottish Country Dancing for festivals and local organizations. In addition, the group organizes social events.

http://www.mindspring.com/~atlbrnch/
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Atlanta Branch web page. It contains information about ongoing classes in the Atlanta area, upcoming socials and workshops, RSCDS membership, and links to related sites.