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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Altan

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments AltanCeltic musicDonegal fiddle musicfiddleFrankie KennedyIrelandIrish musicMairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…

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Splendid Celtic Suites

Angel Romero January 5, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicCeltic WomanIrelandIrish musicwestern classical music

Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…

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Artist Profiles: Allie Mombourquette

Angel Romero January 3, 2017 No Comments Allie MombourquetteCanadaCape BretonCeltic music

Allison Mombourquette began step dancing at the age of 5. This influenced her decision to begin taking fiddle lessons, which she started at age 8.…

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Artist Profiles: Allan Dewar

Angel Romero January 3, 2017 No Comments Allan DewarCanadaCeltic music

Allan’s background in the Cape Breton musical tradition is the foundation of his ability to accompany fiddlers like Jerry Holland for dances and ceilidhs and…

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Artist Profiles: Alan Kelly

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments accordionAlan KellyCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk music

Born in Co. Roscommon in 1972, Alan Kelly grew up in a house steeped in traditional music and dance. His grandfather was a fiddler; his…

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Artist Profiles: Aine Minogue

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Aine MinogueCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk music

Aine Minogue has been studying and playing the harp since she was 12 years old. Her albums feature ethereal vocal and instrumental Irish and Scottish…

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Artist Profiles: Vicente Amigo

Angel Romero December 29, 2016 No Comments Celtic musicFlamencoguitarSpainSpanish musicVicente Amigo

  Vicente Amigo is one of the finest Flamenco guitarists in the world. He was born in Guadalcanal in 1967, a small town in the…

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Artist Profiles: Billy Jackson

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 No Comments Billy JacksonCeltic musicharpScotlandScottish music

Billy Jackson has been a major figure in traditional Scottish music for many years, and was a founding member of the influential folk group, Ossian.…

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Artist Profiles: Karen Matheson

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 No Comments CapercaillieCeltic musicKaren MathesonScotlandScottish music

Karen Matheson is widely recognized as the acclaimed vocalist of Celtic band Capercaillie. Karen started performing as a child in her local village hall in…

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Artist Profiles: Tannahill Weavers

Angel Romero December 25, 2016 No Comments Celtic musicScotlandScottish musicTannahill Weavers

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s leading traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and…

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