Toronto, Canada – May 2003 marks the first anniversary of the
R2 record label based in Toronto,
Canada.
At a time when there seems to be less of a place for Celtic within the music
industry, this relatively new label is enjoying steady growth.
The label’s roster features
Calasaig,
considered among the hardest working bands on the Celtic circuit that spans
Europe and North America; 19 year old
Celine
Donoghue, who has Brian McNeill and John Gahagan (ex-Battlefield Band),
Mick West, Wendy Weatherby and Stevie Lawrence as guests on her debut album.
Other R2 artists include Maggie MacInnes, The Peatbog Faeries, Jimi McRae,
Donald Lindsay, Kirsten Easdale, Derek Williamson and Gillian Frame, The Easy
Club, and Finn MacCuill.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
