If there’s one thing I’ve learned about all my years watching Earth, is that people aren’t what they may seem. There are shop boys, and there are boys who just happen to work in a shop for the time being. And trust me Tristan, you’re no shop boy. You saved my life. Thank you. -Yvaine( … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Galicia
Great Big Sea, Need Fire, Denez Prigent and Future Events
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 »
The Celtic Music of Asturias
Hello Celtic people. After a few days of rest, I am back to spin the latest news of what’s happening around in terms of music , concert as well as social networking sites these artists have. We can’t deny the influence of networking sites like MySpace and facebook in terms of music marketing. Gone are … Continue reading »
Gallaic Q-Celtic Language is Making a Return.
Wow something really exciting is going on here. To solidify Galicia’s place in the Seven Celtic Nations, there is an effort to revive an old language known as the Gallaic Q-Celtic language spoken by the ancient peoples of this part of Spain. We have witnessed the importance of Galician music in the scene but most … Continue reading »
Other blogs , Other thoughts..
Got an interesting message from Jennifer of World Music News Wire. Here is one interesting site if you want fresh news on what’s happening around in terms of World Music. MY friend once corrected me that it is World Beat (a.k.a format). But I don’t really think so. Some of the World Music I heard … Continue reading »
Exploring the Galician Medieval Music and Instruments
Got this interesting videos from YouTube today which I would like to share with you. Galicia has always been apart from Spain in a sense that it shares a culture related to Ireland and neighboring regions. I don’t feel like writing a lot today so let’s just watch and listen… Olieros70′s has a lot more Continue reading »
Gaelic Culture in Cape Breton
Whether you are listening to headphones or theater speakers,the production quality of Putumayos’s Celtic Crossroads will satisfy both formats. The good thing about these compilation as well as the rest that’s been floating around is that they introduce us to popular as well as unheard of artists. These albums are teasers on what to expect … Continue reading »
Carlos Nunez:When Galician Pipes Come to Brazil
There is a great deal of rich,melodic and rhythmic music in Brazil. This undeniably inspired Galician composer/piper Carlos Nunez to compose Alborada do Brazil released 2009 under Sony Music. This kind of musical direction is very much welcomed since I am also a big fan of Brazilian music especially of Juan Carlos Jubim. As we … Continue reading »
Carlos Nunez Website
I am a fan of Carlos Núñez music. This talented musician from Galicia Spain has a lot of achivements under his belt. He is well-known in playing the gaita or Galician bagpipe. Galicia and Asturia are the only regions in Spain that have strong Celtic culture. Learn more in his official site http://www.carlos-nunez.com Continue reading »
The Spanish relationship to Celtic Music
As I have always thought and felt that Celtic music is universal. There is an interesting article here.It talks about :THE “NEW” SPANISH FOLK MUSIC: THE CELTIC MUSIC BOOM.I encourage you to read , to know more about the range of Celtic music. It will also inspire whatever Celtic movement you have going on, be … Continue reading »
