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Description of Celtic

 
This is an all-encompassing category for music associated with Ireland and the British Isles; loosely-based on the traditional music of ancient Celtic tribes. Different instrumental and vocal offshoots crop up in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Breton, Galicia, and also among emigrants in England and the United States. This blanket description covers everything from harp to fiddle, to bagpipe and keening vocals.
 

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Celtic Key Artists

 
Alan Stivell

Embracing the ancient and
the modern, this Frenchman
breathed new life into
Celtic music.

Altan

One of Ireland's top
traditional folk outfits, Altan
have garnered a slew of
awards and an international
following. Founding Altan...

Capercaillie

A decade of evolution has
seen this Scottish band go
from a traditional sound to
one that incorporates
modern influences.

Christy Moore

Through Planxty, Moving
Hearts and his own
Celtic-kissed solo work,
Christy Moore's career has
spanned over three deca...

Clannad

Clannad bridged the gap
between traditional Celtic
music and pop, ending up in
New Age territory. The
Brennan family has produ...

Frances Black

Frances Black has won
many awards in her native
Ireland. Fans love her richly
toned voice. Aside from
being in The Black Family,...

Iona

This Scottish band uses
elements of jazz Fusion and
Prog-Rock to modernize
their Christian-themed
Celtic sound.

Mary Black

Her varied influences and
natural talent allow Mary
Black to perform any style
of music with clarity and
conviction. Born into the...

Matt Molloy

Matt Molloy is regarded by
many as the greatest Irish
flute player ever.

Moya Brennan

Maire (pronounced "Moya")
Brennan is an integral
component of the Celtic
band Clannad and a beloved
solo artist. Brennan grew...

The Bothy Band

The Bothy Band were one
of the great superstar Celtic
folk bands of the mid-'70s.
The group brought a
percussive rock excitem...

The Chieftains

The Chieftains' fresh, vital
interpretations of traditional
Irish folk have wowed
international audiences for
decades. Your parents' P...

The Corrs

Ireland's favorite family
group has fully embraced
pop in recent years,
allowing their folk element
to fade. Singer Andrea Co...

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