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