Celtic

Celtic music is a genre characterized by its soaring vocals, lush harmonies, and instrumentation featuring traditional instruments such as the fiddle, tin whistle, and bodhran. Originating in the British Isles and Ireland, Celtic music has its roots in ancient folk traditions, evolving over time through various regional styles and influences. The genre gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with the folk revival, and again in the 1990s and 2000s with the rise of new age and Celtic pop. Celtic music is deeply tied to the cultural heritage of its originating regions, often conveying a sense of mysticism and storytelling. Its unique blend of folk, classical, and pop elements sets it apart from similar styles, with a distinctive emphasis on vocal ornamentation, modal melodies, and driving rhythms. As a genre, Celtic music has influenced various other styles, including folk rock and world music, while maintaining its own distinct identity and emotional resonance.

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III - Candles & Beginnings
Album - 10 Tracks - Released August 15, 2025

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Alasdair Roberts
Alice Allen
An Gof
An Tóramh
Auri
Banda de Gaites Villa de Xixón
Brandon Fiechter
Brieg Guerveno
Brighde Chaimbeul
Calico Jack
Calum Bowie
Candice Night
Captain Tractor
Celtic Woman
Celtish
Cerys Hafana
Chase Noseworthy
Chris Andreucci
Claddagh Glas
Cullen Vance
Cécile Corbel
Debbie Wiseman
Didier François
Doina Bora
Dougie MacLean
Dreamers' Circus
Dropkick Murphys
Dónal Lunny
Emilia Amper
Eoin Glackin
Era
España Circo Este
Fara
Fernando Ortega
Fillas de Cassandra
Flook
Flute Music Ensemble
Frigg
Georgia Ruth
Gigspanner Big Band
Gordie Sampson
Graeme James
Green Diesel
Harp Twins
Heather Rankin
Helene Bøksle
IONA
Ian Melrose
Jax The Bard
Joey Abarta
Karliene
Kassidy
Kate Rusby
Keith & Kristyn Getty
Kíla
Lauren Paley
Lemoncello
Lorraine McCauley
Lurte
MUJI BGM
Mairi Morrison
Mandolin
Muireann Bradley
Ne Lintuizet
Neue Wiener Concert Schrammeln
Nigel Cameron
Noah solomon
Nollaig Paolo
Paul Brady
Pete Johnston
Philip Bowen
Relaxation Guru
Relaxation Zone
Richard Thompson
Roe Byrne
Rolf Løvland
Ron Korb
Ross Ainslie
Saphena Trio
Sean O'Reilly
Shawn O'Donnell
Simon Emmerson
Skinny Lister
Spa Music Collective
Steve O'reilly
Stille Volk
Sylvain Bergeron
THISTLE & OAK
Talisk
Tanxugueiras
The East Pointers
The Getty Girls
The Highstool Prophets
The Rebel Hearts
The Tumbling Paddies
Tola Custy
Traditional Music
Traditional Song
Turlough O'Carolan
Ye Banished Privateers
Enya
Nathan Evans
Dropkick Murphys
Santiano
ERA
The High Kings
The Dubliners
Wardruna
The Irish Rovers
Celtas Cortos
Heilung
Eivør
Loreena McKennitt
Keith & Kristyn Getty
ABC Kids
Celtic Woman
BOY LOCO
Brandon Fiechter
Polly Carter
Fernando Ortega
Deacon Blue
Claddagh Glas
Moya Brennan
Clannad
Cécile Corbel
Con Alma
Roe Byrne
The Clancy Brothers
The Chieftains
Tanxugueiras
Tim Janis
The East Pointers
Odhran Murphy
Myrkur
The Fisherman’s Friends
Karliene
Cullen Vance
John Crome
Colm Wilkinson
Ronan Hardiman
Ye Banished Privateers
Joey Batey
Luke Kelly
Tommy Makem
Philip Bowen
The Tumbling Paddies
Eamonn Watt
Rolf Løvland
Phil Coulter
Paul Brady
Lyn Ardbeg
Helene Bøksle
James Galway
MUJI BGM
Saphena Trio
Fillas de Cassandra
Scott Huckabay
Celtian
Soldat Louis
Corvus Corax
Stantough
Stuart Duncan
Nolwenn Leroy
Richard Thompson
Gaelic Storm
Ossian
Paddy And The Rats
Rachel Hardy
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IONA
Jessica Baran-Surel
forfedre
The Irish Descendants
Franck Byrne
Auri
Robin Jeffrey
Eric Heitmann
Liam Clancy
Bojtorjan Ensemble
Kate Rusby
The Irish Brigade
Calum Bowie
Cliff Masterson
Lisa O'Neill
Chase Noseworthy
Sharon Shannon
Maire Brennan
Michael McGlynn
Mark Howard
Candice Night
Cadhla Byrne
Dougie MacLean
Calan McIntyre
Alasdair Fraser
Ensemble Galilei
Michael Mandrell and Benjy Wertheimer
Jen Payne
Lúnasa
Capercaillie
Janet Devlin