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Apr 7, 2024 · Celtic music has left a discernible mark on many contemporary music genres. Elements can be found in certain strands of rock, pop, and even country music, where artists have blended traditional Celtic sounds with modern music styles to create innovative and captivating pieces.
- The Gothard Sisters
- Jesse Ferguson
- Tallymoore
- Amelia Hogan
- Brad Reid
- Emma Langford
- Willowgreen
- The Munster Men
- Gaelynn Lea
- Matt & Shannon Heaton
These three gifted sisters from the Pacific Northwest pack a punch with their Celtic style—which falls into the contemporary Celtic folk music genre. It’s a style that appeals to many! With over a decade of performing together, these ladies have the experience and polish to produce excellent sounding tunes, but just as important—they also retain an...
Jesse Ferguson is one of those people that is steeped in a rich history of music making—and it shows. Learning music by ear at a young age, the Canadian musician gravitated toward traditional folk music, although by no means does he limit himself to this one genre. Ferguson is a songwriter as well as a singer, and often times he records several tra...
Contemporary Irish folk group Tallymoore is another band we find has been in our frequent rotation. Hailing from the midwestern town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the band specializes in Irish and Scottish folk songs, pub songs, reels, and ballads—but they add a bit of breadth to it all. Here and there you may detect a hint of bluegrass, or even some co...
Another musician that has been singing since she was a wee one, Amelia Hogan makes popping up and down the scales sound effortless. Her voice is an interesting blend of vulnerability and power, which is an uncommon mix. Whether she’s singing a tune a cappella or with accompaniment the sound of her vocals is captivating. Hailing from San Francisco, ...
Brad Reid is a fiddler. Although those five words give a simple description of the man—and likely enough for those who love the sound of this instrument—there’s definitely more to say about this musician. Take his latest album for instance, NEW Scotland. Tracks like “Trip to Peggy’s Cove” are so pleasing to the ear and easy to groove to—but beyond ...
Captivating. This is a really good word for Emma Langford’s music. Just listen to “Birdsong” and you’ll see what we mean. There’s conviction and emotion wrapped into the sound, and the songs don’t leave you easily—which is a good thing! The dreamy quality her vocals offer is enchanting, giving her work a broad appeal. The musical arrangements are p...
Those looking for Celtic tunes that will appeal to most people’s musical tastes will do well to stock some Willowgreen in their collection. This band does it all well, whether that means Irish, Scottish, Newfoundland, or other music—traditional and contemporary. Offered up along with some original songs, all the elements are there: great vocalists,...
When you listen to this band it’s obvious they love playing together, and they have that fun sound of a group that isn’t intimidated by playing live. They may be from the Münster, Germany area, but the Irish, Scottish, English and American folk songs they play are steeped with traditional sounds and instrumentation. They also play original music! S...
If you love the violin, you’ll love Gaelynn Lea. It’s really just that simple. This is a musician that can coax sounds from the strings, and it’s a pleasure to listen to a classically trained violinist playing Celtic music. She even won the NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2016, so it’s not just our opinion! Lea puts forth traditional music—which she puts ...
This experienced pair of musicians is based out of Boston, and they play both traditional and updated Irish music. Shannon adeptly floats up and down the scales with her flute, and Matt provides the perfect foil for her with his steady guitar strumming. At their very best with reels and jigs, this married pair melds together seamlessly, and Matt re...
The Fire is a high energy traditional music band that combines world class performances of blazing Scottish music with a distinctly Californian flare. The group features International Scottish Fiddle Champion Rebecca Lomnicky and dynamic multi-instrumentalist David Brewer, with guitar accompanists.
May 8, 2024 · October 11, 2023 • The distinctive sounds of Celtic music are created by some beautiful instruments, which are made by flute, pipe and fiddle makers, and by luthiers. Colin Gillen/framelight.ie.
