celtic folk
what it is
Celtic folk is music derived from Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias, and Trás-os-Montes (Portugal). Typical instruments include bagpipes, flute, pipes, harp, accordion, concertina, banjo, guitar, bouzouki, bombarde, bodhrán.
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questions
What is celtic folk?
Celtic folk is music derived from Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias, and Trás-os-Montes (Portugal). Typical instruments include bagpipes, flute, pipes, harp, accordion, concertina, banjo, guitar, bouzouki, bombarde, bodhrán.
What are good celtic folk albums to start with?
Try Evocation I - The Arcane Dominion by Eluveitie, Alive! by Omnia, Harvest Storm by Altan, and Le Pelegrin by Tri Yann.
Who are some women making celtic folk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/celtic-folk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making celtic folk, from mainstream to underground.
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