I like the way this blog has turned into an interactive page. We have musicians postings along with listeners. There is an influx of so much ideas and inspirations that I am grateful to be part of it all. Remember, you are the stars of this page. I am merely the moderator. I feel so … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: celtic bands
Afro Celt Sound System are Back!
My goodness! I just realized I haven’t finished my article for today. So instead of giving you full I am just giving you one news. But not to disappoint you, I will post some videos here which you might find interesting. Anyway see you tomorrow or the next day… This video features Peter Gabriel on … Continue reading »
Celtic Colours International Festival hoists sails for 14th season!
Hi folks, please check this out: Celtic Colours International Festival hoists sails for 14th season! 33 communities host shows in 2010 One of the things that sets Celtic Colours International Festival apart from the vast majority of festivals is that it isn’t limited to just one location. Communities around Cape Breton Island host concerts and … Continue reading »
Celtic band Poisoned Dwarf kick off Colonial Williamsburg’s Winter Concert Weekend
Hi Celtic music fans. I am writing this blog amidst the blistering heat . We are having some major power outages in the area and I had to go out of the house to catch some air. After a week of hard work, I have finally found time for myself and of course … Continue reading »
Come hear the Anglo-Irish band Flook.
Snappy instrumental pieces. Unrivaled technique. Flook has spent 13 years polishing their craft . Now they deserved to be heard. In December 2008, the band decided to call it a day. But their music still echoes. You can hear them here. Continue reading »
Dalla: Cornwall’s Answer to Celtic Music
Dalla is Cornwall’s answer to Celtic music. If we have Clannad from Ireland and Capercaillie from Scotland, then Cornwall has Dalla. The music is a combination of lively almost latin beats traditional airs. The music is Celtic but also distinctively Cornish.There is an ethereal quality in Hilary Coleman’s voice . Now explaining would not do … Continue reading »
Get ready for the Cottars!
“Sparkling with beautiful musicianship, pure singing, airy melodies, and the contagious energy of Celtic instrumentation, they infuse Celtic-folk-pop with a splash of youthful vibrancy.” — The Dallas Morning News/2006 Years ago, during the Celtic Colors International Festival, they dazzled the audience and other performers. They were very young at that time. Child stars from Cape … Continue reading »
A New book about Clannad
Have you seen this already? The New Clannad Book the discription reads: A new book detailing the life and career of Clannad in pictures and words. It is often wisely quoted that, to truly understand the meaning of the present, one needs to reflect upon the past. This adage proves most appropriate when … Continue reading »
