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Celtic music is a convenient catch-all term that means many things to many people. To some it recalls the Irish rebel songs of the Clancy Brothers, to others the ensemble playing of the Chieftains or Enya's ethereal, lighter-than-air vocals. For the millions who enjoyed Riverdance, it celebrates the rich and vibrant heritage of one of the world's oldest cultures.

Yet Celtic music is much more than reels, jigs and sentimental ballads. It is unaccompanied singing, feverish fiddle tunes, the classical music of the Highland bagpipe and the sweet strains of the Irish uileann pipes. It is Sen Riada and Dolores Keane, Planxty and Altan, Christy Moore and Andy M. Stewart, Samus Egan and Alan Stivell. It informs the musical roots of Van Morrison, U2, Sinad O'Connor, the Hothouse Flowers and the Cranberries, and the scores for such films as Braveheart, The Piano and Titanic.

The Complete Guide to Celtic Music explores all aspects - from its roots in Ireland, Scotland and their Celtic cousins to the exciting developments on the contemporary scene. Hundreds of artists are profiled, with suggestions for recommended listening and 100 Essential Recordings. Lists of Celtic festivals, publications and arts centres worldwide are included, together with record outlets, record labels and music schools, making this the most comprehensive and informative guide possible.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #46111 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages