Alan Stivell is an innovator of the Breton-Celtic harp. For more than three decades, he has been at the forefront of a cultural and musical…
Artist Profiles: Alan Stivell
Tag: Celtic music
Artist Profiles: Cecile Corbel
Cecile Corbel was born in Brittany, the Celtic region in the northwest of France. As a child, she traveled all over Brittany with her parents,…
Artist Profiles: Bleizi Ruz
Bleizi Ruz (Red Wolves in the Breton language) performed at dances throughout Brittany for many years. The Red Wolves’ musical roots lied in the traditional…
Artist Profiles: Alain Pennec
Alain Pennec was born February 18, 1955. He is one of the most reputable Breton accordionists. He plays the diatonic accordion, an instrument that features…
Artist Profiles: Alain Genty
Alain Genty is an extraordinary and innovative bass player who has played with some of the best Breton bands including Gwerz, Den and Barzaz. He…
Artist Profiles: The McDades
The McDades At the heart of The McDades are three siblings: the fiddle playing Shannon, Solon on bass, and youngest brother, Jeremiah, a multi instrumental…
Artist Profiles: Mary Jane Lamond
Mary Jane Lamond was born in 1960 in Kingston, Canada. Cape Breton’s modern sharer of ancient Gaelic songs, stories ‘and spirit using a variety of…
Artist Profiles: Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland was a giant among fiddlers, one of the best North America has ever produced. He was one of the best-known Cape Breton musicians…
Artist Profiles: Liam O’Flynn
Master uilleann piper Liam O’Flyn, also known as Liam Óg Ó Floinn, was born September 15, 1945 in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland. to musical parents.…
Artist Profiles: Chrissy Crowley
Chrissy Crowley was born in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia. She is part of thriving Celtic music scene from Cape Breton, Canada. She grew up in…