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The timeless appeal and singular artistic style that has entertained fans of Celtic music for generations was able to enjoy a great deal of renewed popularity during the 1980′s. Musical elements and styles that had severed to define this style of folk music were introduced to new audiences, and used to create a variety of hybrid-musical styles that remain popular to this day. Utilizing contemporary instruments, modern rock and pop musical elements and taking other more experimental approaches towards classical Celtic music has provided a wider variety of options and listening experiences that have [...]

Celtic music has been touted as one of the most beautiful musical genres existent in the world today. Music enthusiasts everywhere love listening to music with influences from Celtic folk traditions. Artists such as Loreena McKennitt and Enya are just a few people whose work exemplifies the wondrous quality of Celtic music. There is no doubt that Celtic music is inspired by old Celtic folk traditions because the people who sing them say themselves that they have been influenced by the history of the Celtic people. Thus, they have used their fascination with the Celts [...]

Irish and Celtic music definitely speaks to the heart. The reasons are many and varied. First of all it is the music of the people, the people of Ireland obviously. But also the music of the people elsewhere. There is a kind of longing in this plaintive, mournful type of music that touches the souls of all who listen. We often cry when we hear this wistful sound, and not always because we’re sad.Additional information can be found at

One Celtic Group that most people are familiar with, is Celtic Thunder. For those who may not be familar with them, they are an all male singing group. Although none of them are related, you would sure think they are by how they all compliment each other so well, and get along as if they have known each other their entire lives. When the group sings, you almost feel as if they are singing from their heart to yours. their style and tone just has that effect on their many listeners. [...]

So often, especially in Celtic music, we get carried away by the instrumentation and the arrangement of a great tune. Sometimes it’s nice, however, to shed all of that and focus on the human voice. When we strip away all of our enhancements and enjoy the purity of a heartfelt solo voice, it can leave a lasting impression upon us.

It seems that the Gaelic languages were made particularly for music. The rich vocal tonalities, when applied to song, can touch our soul in places that the Irish Pipes or a good fiddle cannot reach. The intimacy [...]

The current music of Ireland and Scotland’s musicians is greatly owed to the traditional music of their ancestry. The Irish and Scottish musicians of today often exhibit influences of traditional music through the use of instruments like the thin pipe, bagpipes, the flute, the accordion, the harp and the fiddle. They also use vocal expressions reminiscent of traditional Irish or Scottish music.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are a Scottish band producing Celtic rock tunes. Their band consists of bagpipers, guitarists, drummers and keyboard players. The band Kopliklaani is an Irish [...]

The passionate, playful and powerful voices of the ancient Celtic traditions are now memorialized within traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Wales and Cornwall. These are the few areas left in the world where bits of old Celtic languages and culture still survive today. The fiery spirit of Viking conquerors, the magical charm of Druid folklore and the deep rooted loyalty of the ancient Celts are all interwoven into the highly unique musical heritage that is referred to [...]