Ireland’s all-star quintet Lúnasa has become one of the most sought-after bands on the international Irish music scene. The band’s inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves…
Artist Profiles: Lunasa
Tag: Celtic music
Artist Profiles: Loreena McKennitt
Loreena McKennitt was born and raised in Morden, Manitoba, a town of Irish, Scottish, German, and Icelandic inhabitants in the middle of the Canadian prairies.…
Artist Profiles: Liam Bradley
Keyboardist Liam Bradley from Tobermore, Co. Derry is known throughout the world for his music for Irish dancing. He has produced recordings and provided accompaniment…
Artist Profiles: Karan Casey
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and pianist Karan Casey was born in Ballyduff Lower, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland in 1969. In 1993, Karan emigrated to New York…
Artist Profiles: Julie Fowlis
Julie Fowlis grew up in North Uist, a small island in the Hebrides, in a Gaelic speaking community, and has been involved in singing, piping…
Artist Profiles: John Doyle
John Doyle is one of the most talented and innovative musicians to come out of Ireland in recent years. Now a resident of Asheville (North…
Artist Profiles: Dervish
Widely hailed as the 1990s’ successors to Irish traditional legends Planxty and the Bothy Band, Dervish unite passion with virtuosity. The members of Dervish met…
Artist Profiles: Natalie MacMaster
Composer, virtuoso fiddler and skilled step dancer Natalie Ann MacMaster was born on June 13, 1972 in Troy, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was raised in…
Artist Profiles: Damien Stenson
Damien Stenson grew up in County Sligo (Ireland), an area with a rich folk music tradition. He is known for his extensive repertoire and flowing…
Startijenn‘s Live Osmosis
Startijenn – Live Paker Tour (Paker Prod. 22, 2016) This album gives the listener the opportunity to experience Startijenn, one of the finest Breton acts…