Silver is the new album by Celtic band Iona. With amazing arrangements of tracks and interesting choices of materials, I am sure listeners would like to hear the ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of this album. And of course, the band as whole. It is quite an achievement to maintain that rush of creativity for decades.Barbara … Continue reading »
Album: “Babel Pow Wow“ Artist: Dom Duff Location: Brittany Original Release Date: April 18, 2013 Tracks: 1. Buan yann buan 2. Bitter Lands of Llydaw 3. Noa 4. Chikoloden groove 5. Floc’h ar jabadao 6. A-du gant an avel 7. Babel pow wow 8. Houarn & lêr 9. Buzhug’o’matik 10. Koroll gouez 11. Treizh 12. … Continue reading »
France with its interesting culture and music is definitely a home to bands that are considered avant-garde. Living in France and having a taste for Celtic music would mean that you either go for Breton music or a combination of that and Gaelic sounds. Then there are elements of Jazz and Rock which the … Continue reading »
Plus: Lúnasa video and new releases fromAndrew “Slim” Black, Michelle Mulcahy and Eliseo Mauas Pinto. I am glad to discover the band Daonet from Nantes. They are a fine addition to our ever growing collection of Breton artists. They play catchy rock oriented music using Breton language. It doesn’t matter if you don’t speak the … Continue reading »
Yn Chruinnaght’s CD ‘The Gathering’ is an exciting collection of Celtic music featuring twelve tracks donated by artists who have played at the festival over the years. The Gathering CD will raise vital funds for future events. Those involved in the Manx music festival Yn Chruinnaght took a bold step with The Gathering. It is … Continue reading »
For Gwennyn, the adventure began in 2000 when she took her first steps in music with Alan Stivell on his album “Back to Breizh“, then got invited to festivals of Old plows Carhaix and Fallen of the night in Rennes .-Artist bio. Somewhere in Brittany, a very stylish Celtic singer Gwennyn continues to hone her … Continue reading »
It’s a breeze for big record labels to push songs up the charts. They just open up their pocket books and wave a wad of cash around. Boom! They own the Celtic Top 10. If you listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, you know that it’s not that big labels have better music, … Continue reading »
The bombarde is a loud and intoxicating instrument. In a hands of an expert it becomes addictive. Note the kid in this video…he was covering his ears! Just to cite and example of these really loud Celtic instruments. Description: Playing an An Dro with one bombarde and one set of Scottish bagpipes to demonstrate how a standard duet works, … Continue reading »
Happy Monday folks. I guess you are all hesitant to get out of that bed and go to work eh? Me too. Work starts tonight but I had to get up to write this blog. Yes this is my life and I am happy to be connected to all of you. And perhaps you are … Continue reading »
Some Breton music as the week goes to a close… As weekend is here, I will be away from the Internet(I hope so but after getting a smart phone that would be hard to resist but still… ). I was trying to figure out what to post to cover my weekend of absence. I always … Continue reading »
(This video is done by Snuffesnuitje who, like me is also trying to find a good translation. His effort is highly recommended). Alan Stivell’s 1995 hit does it for all generations Been listening to Alan Stivell’s 1995 album Brian Boru today. There are actually two versions of the title track. One is the album version … Continue reading »
It looks like our Breton lass is really getting big in Japan. Good luck to you Cecile! Cecile Corbel – live session An Hini a garan “the one I love” Musicians : Cecile Corbel : harp & vocals Pascal Boucaud : bass Cyril Maurin : Guitar JB Mondoloni : bodhran Eric Zorgniotti : cello Laurent … Continue reading »
July 13 marks a big day for Canada’s Great Big Sea as they released a new album Safe Upon The Shore celebrating their 18th year in the industry. The album is composed of 14 tracks . It has a wonderful cover artwork! “Nothing But a Song’ is the first single. There is something wonderfully bouncy … Continue reading »
When one hears the sound of the bombard as well as the binou one will realize that this could only come from one place in the world-Brittany. For years now, Austen, Texas based Poor Man’s Fortune has been recording and performing authentic Breton music. This 5-piece band is consist of French, Scottish and American members … Continue reading »
Been a fan of Alan Stivell and I tried to learn this song by heart . I found the English translation to this by Bobby Bob and Ellan Vannin. However the beauty of this song really blooms through its native tongue. Breton language is fascinating to study. Too bad I am still struggling with my … Continue reading »
Now that we have explored Brittany, let us look into the type of Celtic music and dance from that place. Link1 , link2 Now remember that Breton language is another Celtic branch of language just like Irish and Welsh. Look further here for more information. Here’s Denez Prigent who is Brittany’s own pride in Breton … Continue reading »
Look at this wonderful picture of Megaliths found in Carnac which lies on the South of Brittany. Brittany is located in the North West of France. The place is rich in Celtic history and music. More resources can be found here Continue reading »
