Monthly Markers January 2026: Trinaluna/Basco

01 Jan

🎉 January Monthly Markers are here, and we’re officially starting 2026! 🎉

✨ This month on CeltCast Radio, we spotlight two outstanding acts from the European folk scene:

Band no. 1: Trinaluna (IT)
Song: Clan’s Dance
   

Founded in Perugia (IT) in 2021, Trinaluna is a Celtic-Irish folk group born from a shared love of traditional Irish and Nordic music. Over the years, the band evolved from a chamber-folk line-up into a powerful ensemble with a full rhythm section.
Their sound blends Irish tradition, Nordic influences, classical refinement, and touches of funk and jazz, creating music that tells old stories and evokes faraway places. Trinaluna has performed extensively across Italy and twice reached the finals of the European Celtic Festival in Montelago.

Band no. 2: Basco (DK)
Song: The Huntress, Twenty Thousand Stars, Ten Minutes To Landfall

Basco is one of Denmark’s most acclaimed folk bands, with multiple Grammy awards and nearly two decades of international touring. Their upcoming album Three Times into Something Wild showcases the full spectrum of their musical journey from intimate folk club performances to grand orchestral collaborations.
The album invites listeners deep into Nordic folk traditions while boldly expanding the genre with cinematic textures, powerful harmonies, and Basco’s unmistakable energy.

📻 These tracks will be played 4–5 times a day throughout January, and are featured in our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.
🏆 Like every Monthly Marker, these songs are nominated for the CeltCast Fantasy Award – Best Monthly Marker (Feb/March 2027).

Go to the CeltCast website or find us on radio streaming apps like “Simple Radio” or “TuneIn Radio”

Musical greetings,
🎻 The CeltCast Radio Team
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Trinaluna here:

You can find Basco here:

Monthly Markers December 2025: Hartwin/WÖR

04 Dec

It’s the 1st of December, and that means two brand-new Monthly Markers for this month! Last month, we featured a Belgian artist, and for this final month of the year, we’re staying with our talented southern neighbours.

Band no. 1: Hartwin (BE)
Song: Lighthouse Pt. 2

Cover: Hartwin-This is the Place

This new album was released just a few days ago, on November 28th! You’ll also hear Pavel Souvandjiev (Aerokorda) and Flavia Escartin on this beautiful record.

The trio first came together in the summer of 2023, playing spontaneously around a bonfire in the heart of the Italian mountains during a small festival. In that intimate setting, they connected deeply through the universal language of music and decided to form a trio. Over the past two years, they have toured across Europe, meeting countless kindred spirits who helped inspire the music on this album.

Band no. 2: WÖR (BE)
Song: DG178

Cover: WÖR-Back to the 1780's

This track comes from an older album, Back to the 1780’s, by this stunning band! Earlier this year, WÖR & Kongero were nominated for the Flanders Folk Awards for Best Live Band. And there’s more exciting news: in January 2026, WÖR & Kongero will release a joint album, and we can’t wait!

These two songs will be featured 5–6 times a day throughout December on our radio station. They’re also joining our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist. We hope you’ll enjoy them as much as our team does!

As always, both songs are competing for the CeltCast Fantasy Award “Best Monthly Marker”, which will be announced during our February show! 🌟

Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Hartwin here:

You can find WÖR here:

Monthly Markers November 2025: Naragonia Quartet/Moher-BZH

02 Nov

It’s the 1st of November, and that means two brand-new Monthly Markers for this month!
Last week, many of our listeners danced their hearts out at CaDansa (NL), enjoying incredible bands from our vibrant folk scene. Let’s keep those joyful vibes going with two beautiful tracks we’ve selected for November!

Band no. 1: Naragonia Quartet (BE)
Song: Heppiestep

Cover: Naragonia Quartet-Nehalennia

💿‼️A premiere!‼️ 💿

In just one week, Naragonia Quartet will share another stunning album, and as always, they never disappoint! Since CeltCast’s early days, we’ve proudly played all of their releases, and we’re deeply grateful for their music.

Band no. 2: Moher-BZH (FR)
Song: Tribute to Solas

Cover: Moher-BZH-When Horses Fly

A few months ago, Moher brought out a wonderful new album. We’ve already been playing one of its singles, and it’s led us straight to this gorgeous track. We would love to see Moher perform in The Netherlands soon, maybe even share a stage with Naragonia Quartet? What a dream that would be! 💚

These two songs will be featured 5–6 times a day throughout November on our radio station. They’ll also join our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist as soon as they’re available. We hope you’ll enjoy them as much as our team does!

Like every Monthly Marker, both songs are also in the running for the CeltCast Fantasy Award – “Best Monthly Marker”, which will be announced during our show in February! 🌟

Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Naragonia Quartet here:

You can find Moher-BZH here:

Monthly Markers October 2025: Thalas/Green Lads

02 Oct

✨New Month, New Monthly Markers! ✨
October is here, and it’s all about dancing! 💃🕺

Band no. 1: Thalas (BE)
Song: In Good Company

Cover: Thalas-As It Comes

We’re counting down to the debut album from Thalas – “As It Comes“, releasing 10 October! 🌊
Thalas is formed by two familiar names in Belgium’s folk scene: Guus Herremans & Ward Dhoore. These longtime friends have been weaving melodies together for over a decade, and you can hear that deep musical bond in their work. Their sound blends tradition with fresh energy, pulling you straight onto the dance floor. Their track “In Good Company” is exactly that: joyful, colourful, and instantly dance-inducing. Add 10/10 to your agenda, because you won’t want to miss it!

Band no. 2: Green Lads (FR)
Song: Spark

Cover: Green Lads-Nebula

The Green Lads are one of France’s most energetic Celtic bands, and they blew us away when we first saw them live at Castlefest 2025! 🎻
Their music is a playful mix of Irish dance rhythms, modern beats, and boundless energy. It’s impossible not to smile (and start moving) when they perform. Their third album, “Nebula” (2023) has been called an “addictive river of positivity”, and it truly feels like a celebration of life and music. This month’s choice, “Spark”, is exactly that: electrifying, uplifting, and a perfect invitation to dance.

📻 We’ll be playing both songs 5 to 6 times daily all month long on CeltCast Radio!
🎧 Plus, they’re on our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist (Thalas will be added after the album drops).

🏆 And remember: every Monthly Marker competes for the CeltCast Fantasy Award in February! Who will win Best Monthly Marker this year?

Musical greetings from the CeltCast Radio team 🎶
Ilona • Alex • Berit

You can find Thalas here:

You can find Green Lads here:

Monthly Markers September 2025: Sowulo/Emaline Delapaix

01 Sep

🌿 Our new September Monthly Markers are here! 🌿
Every month, Team CeltCast carefully chooses a few songs that touched our hearts, and we’ll be sharing them with you all month long. 💚

This month is all about Power and Intensity! 💥

Band no. 1: Sowulo (NL)
Song: Nihtēagan

🎶 Cliff’s review of Sowulo – Nihtēagan says it all:
“The contrast between subtle harp play and raw, emotional vocals creates such a powerful moment. Swept away by nyckelharpa, orchestra, and choir, Faber once again proves why he is a true classical pagan folk composer.”

Band no. 2: Emaline Delapaix (UK)
Song: When the Light Falls and the Bear Sleeps

🌿 Meanwhile, Emaline Delapaix joined forces with producer Fieke van den Hurk to craft a mystical winter soundscape: shamanic drums, moody accordion, and haunting strings by Sophie Zaaijer on Swedish nyckelharpa. Entirely created by women (apart from a little mandolin by Emaline’s partner), the track radiates pure nurturing, feminine power, giving Mother Nature her own voice. And she tells us: listen. 🎻

This month, let yourself be carried away by these breathtakingly powerful songs. You’ll hear these tracks on CeltCast Radio 5-6 times a day, and of course, they’re added to our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist, too. 🎶

And just like every month, one of these songs could win the CeltCast Fantasy Award for Best Monthly Marker in February’s show, with you, our community, cheering them on! 🏆

Musical Greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Sowulo here:

You can find Emaline Delapaix here:







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