From the splash they made at the 1999 Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, to the raves garnered by their new album, "Flower & Iron," this young Scots band, with members from around the British Isles, has emerged as one of the hottest properties on the international Celtic scene. Their song-centered repertoire combines a deep appreciation of tradition with a vibrant freshness of approach, taking in both classic ballads and outstanding original songwriting, alongside sparkling instrumental sets. Malinky and its individual members have worked with a great diversity of other artists -- from the Basque region to Scandinavia to Canada (they do a superb version of David Francey's "Flowers of Saskatchewan") -- and their broad musical vision shows up in a uniquely exciting program of Scots music.