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Celtic/British Isles
Celtic Folk
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Celtic Folk is a blend of British folk and Celtic music. It has the structure of traditional British and Celtic music, but the attitude and aesthetics of modern-day folk and contemporary singer/songwriters.
Celtic Folk Artist Highlights
The Tannahill Weavers
Sinéad O'Connor
The Chieftains
Planxty
Sharon Shannon
Altan
The Dubliners
Mary Black
Matt Molloy
Dan Ar Bras
Martin Simpson
Dónal Lunny
Le Vent du Nord
Arty McGlynn
Nollaig Casey
Archie Fisher
Susan McKeown
Alan Stivell
La Bottine Souriante
Tony Furtado
The Young Dubliners
Tom Adams
Solas
Beoga
Luke Kelly
Seán Keane
Robin Williamson
Máire Breatnach
Other Styles in Celtic/British Isles
Breton
British
Celtic
Celtic Folk
Celtic Fusion
Celtic Gospel
Celtic New Age
Celtic Pop
Celtic Rock
Contemporary Celtic
Country & Irish
Drinking Songs
Pibroch
Pipe Bands
Scottish Country Dance
Scottish Folk
Traditional Celtic
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Welsh
Breton
British
Celtic
Celtic Folk
Celtic Fusion
Celtic Gospel
Celtic New Age
Celtic Pop
Celtic Rock
Contemporary Celtic
Country & Irish
Drinking Songs
Pibroch
Pipe Bands
Scottish Country Dance
Scottish Folk
Traditional Celtic
Traditional Irish Folk
Traditional Scottish Folk
Welsh