Glasgow Kicks Off 11th Annual Celtic Connections

The 11th Celtic Connections started Thursday with a torchlit procession through the streets of Glasgow accompanied by pipers and a heavy rain. One of the largest winter music festivals world-wide, Celtic Connections celebrates Scottish traditional music. Events continue through Feb. 2 and include workshops, educational presentations, and concerts by Joan Baez, the Dubliners, Capercaille, Cherish the Ladies, Lunasa, Dougie MacLean, Jerry Douglas, Flook, Danu, Kate Rusby, Insingizi, and many others.