A world of music at Celtic Connections

Glasgow music festival bridges traditions and interests. Nicki ffrench Davis checked out this year’s line-up

A world of music at Celtic Connections
Wed, 08 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Nicki ffrench Davis

THE first weekend of the 18-day Celtic Connections festival opened on Jan 19 with an Evening with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Howard Levy, pianist and harmonicist extraordinaire, who has recently rejoined the band after a 17-year hiatus, completed the line-up.

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