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names of good celtic bands that sing traditional music?

I have been listening to Arcona Reel Band, and various compilations of Celtic music, but I would like to learn more about specific bands, especially of vocal traditional music, but some instrumental reels/jigs, etc. mixed in are great too! Any recommendations? Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Seamus Eagan, Altan, Clannad, Mary Jane Lamond, Solas, Loreena McKennitt, The Bridies, Mary Black and Old Blind Dogs are good, I like Merry Wives of Windsor, and my favorite, Dougie MacLean.

    Check out Celtic Tides. It's a CD by Putamayo, it's got most of these bands on it. Great way to get familiar with the genre :)

  • Take a letter, Miss Moneypenny,

    I adore this music and also perform it with my music group...below are ALL good Celtic Bands...

    ALTAN

    CAPERCALLIE

    DE DANNAN

    DEANTA

    ENYA

    CLANNAD

    MOUTH MUSIC (exceptional, and modern: 1st CD with

    BOILED IN LEAD ......................."Bracht Banaugh" (sp?)

    CLANCY BROS (old school)

    CHEIFTAINS (also old school)

    THE POGUES (new twist on old school/disrespectful..almost Punk..beloved by many)

    BOTHY BAND

    PLANXTY

    and a few of my very favorite groups that are more english folk with irish....

    STEELEYE SPAN (Maddy Prior..lead singer...top notch!)

    PENTANGLE

    FAIRPORT CONVENTION

    ( I RECOMMEND "Leige & Leif")

    (lead singer. Sandy Denny)

    email me when you're ready for more!

    Source(s): Get MOUTH MUSIC'S 1st Album first, and fasten your seat belt.. They combine ancient Gaelic vocals with African Drums
  • 1 decade ago

    Check out Chole Agnew. She's awesome, and her voice is so pure

  • 1 decade ago

    Try listening to Gaelic Storm. I'm not sure they are what you are looking for, but they are good : )

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  • 1 decade ago

    celtic woman

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