Billy Bragg and Joe Henry will be performing songs featured on their album Shine A Light, which was recorded on a four day rail trip across America, along with favourites from their own back catalogues at next year's Celtic Connections.

Other artists set to appear at Celtic Connections 2017 are Joanne Shaw Taylor, The Felice Brothers, Tommy Emmanuel.

Celtic Connections is Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival,which celebrates Celtic music and its connections to cultures across the globe. 1000's musicians from around the world will descend on Glasgow and bring the city to life for 18 days of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops, and free events.

Celtic Connections takes place from Thursday 19th January to Sunday 5th February at various venues throughout Scotland.