Altan
A popular traditional Irish band. Now with their own site. Benachally Ceilidh Band
Out of Perthshire, Scotland, this Scottish Ceilidh Band features former members of Silly Wizard, Capercaillie and The Dougie MacLean Band. Site includes schedule, bios, sounds, MP3s, and sales.
Black, Frances
Hugely popular contemporary singer and a songwriter steeped in the Celtic tradition. Two songs recorded on 'A Woman's Heart.' Black 47
Danny Boy's worst nightmare. This Irish band rocks and raps and reels and is generally in your face. Boys of the Lough
Popular traditional Irish group. Brady, Paul
Brady hails from southern Ireland. The Best Of Paul Brady 1970's-1990's (Rykodisc RCD 10491) was released in the UK & USA/Canda in September 99. Chieftains, The
One of the most famous of the Irish folk revival bands. This fansite has good information. This CDNow page has MPEG samples from the albums. Clancy Brothers
Now retired, the Clancy Brothers helped spearhead the Irish folksong revival. This site is cool, listing all the group's albums with track listings and sound clips. Clancy, Liam
On his own, this Clancy Brother has a brand new site. De Dannan
Over the last 30 years fiddler Frankie Gavin and bouzouki player Alec Finn's De Dannan has probably produced more great Irish singers than any other: Dolores Keane, Mary Black, Maura O' Connell. Dervish
Widely acclaimed traditional Irish band from Sligo. Donohue, Pat
Master guitarist. Dubliners, The
From a ragtag group performing in a Dublin pub in the early 60s, they became one of the original modern popularizers of Irish folk music. A major influence for bands like The Pogues. Flook!
A four-piece band led by flautist Sarah Allen, a founding member of popular British band The Barely Works. "...the most magical of experiences." - Irish Post, London Dick Gaughan
This Scottish singer-songwriter and founder of The Boys of the Lough, draws deeply on the Celtic tradition. His arch political songs include "Judas." Great Big Sea
This popular Newfoundland group's blend of Celtic rock and traditional folk roots has been described as "sea chanteys on acid." A serious good-time band. Site is complete, but slow. Irish Rovers
Early popularizers of Irish folk music. La Bottine Souriante
High energy fusion of Celtic sound, Cajun rhythms and brass band jazz from Quebec. "The most exciting band of any nature anywhere." Folk Roots Lunasa
Described by The Irish Voice as "The hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet", and by Folk Roots as an "Irish music dream team", the band features musicians from some of the top Irish folk acts. Makem, Tommy/Makem Brothers
Popular Irish songs. They did for Irish music what the Kingston trio did for American folk. McKennitt, Loreena
Canadian classically trained harpist & chanteuse, songwriter and scholar of traditional music from around the world. That she has gained an international reputation is miraculously just. Her official site. MacMaster, Natalie
Virtuoso Celtic fiddler, stepdancer, and dynamic performer combines classical and more modern influences. Flawless. Matthews, Iain
Fansite for this strong singer-songwriter. Moore, Christy
Legendary Irish folk singer's fansite at Ceolas. Rusby, Kate
"...a wonderful traditional singer. Really, really fantastic. I think she'll be here to stay." Richard Thompson
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