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Celtic music today enjoys the best of both worlds; with one foot firmly in yesteryear, and the other leaping towards tomorrow, contemporary Celtic artists are creating a sonic hybrid for today. Our staff reviews some recent releases here!

Cuban piper Wilber Calver, aka The Ebony Piper, is celebrating the recent release of his first album, Diaspora, an achievement that feels doubly special as Calver has never had formal music lessons and has had to overcome many hurdles. Get to know him here!

The National Hockey League has had its fair share of gutsy Irishmen over the years, including Red Kelly, Joe Malone, King Clancy and Terry O’Reilly. No one, however, was grittier than Chris “Knuckles” Nilan, who recorded over 3,000 penalty minutes in 15 years with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. In this exclusive interview with Celtic Life International, the 54 year-old opens up about his Celtic roots, his life today, and shares his prediction for this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2014 is going to be an eventful year for Scotland; the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and an array of festivals and events are only a few of the many reasons to start planning your visit. Homecoming Director Caroline Packman gives us the details.

Canadian Celt-Rockers The Mahones are touring Atlantic Canada next week – Fredericton (May 16), Moncton (May 17), Halifax (May 18) and St. John’s (May 19) – and we’ve got tickets & to give away!

We’re also giving away autographed copies of their most recent recordings Angels & Devils and The Black Irish!

Simply sign up for our monthly newsletter to qualify! newsletter@celticlife.ca

To read our review of Angels & Devils, click here!