| The Influence of Celtic Music |
| Music is truly a universal language and can easily set the mood or atmosphere for any setting. In the 1990s, there was a rebirth of interest in Celtic Music (part of the New Age genre). Traditional Irish and Scot music came back to the forefront of the popular music scene and continues to flourish today. Below listed are some of our favorite artists. |
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| Enya Born Eithne Ni Bhraonain, otherwise known as Enya, in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, this classically trained pianist has done more for the rebirth of interest in Celtic music than any other artist. Enya is the kid-sister in the musical family that became the Irish band, Clannad, joining in 1979. Three years later, she left the band to pursue her own interest. In 1987, she combined with famed director Ridley Scott on a BBC documentary on the Celts. At first, her music was not a "hit", but her work soon began to grow in popularity. Enya performs her songs in English, Gaelic and Latin. Her soft, lush and layered vocals have become the template for her later albums which have sold millions worldwide. Albums: 1. The Celts ~ 1987 (re-issued ~ 1992) 2. Watermark ~ 1988 3. Shepherd Moons ~ 1991 4. The Memory of Trees ~ 1995 5. Paint the Sky: The Best of Enya ~ 1997 6. A Day without Rain ~ 2000 |
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| The Celts ~ 1987 |
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| Anam ~ 1992 |
| Clannad Clannad was one of the first to bridge the gap between traditional Celtic music and pop. Taking the name of their band from the Gaelic word for family, Clannad was formed in 1970 when the Brennan family - Maire, Ciaran, and Pol began to play at their father Leo's tavern with their uncles - Padraig and Noel Duggan. They started playing at Folk Festivals in their native Ireland before making their first record in 1973. Clannad performed the song "Harry's Game" which became part of the Harrison Ford film "Patriot Games". The band has won numerous awards in both their native land and in Europe. Clannad performed a "duet" of sorts with U2's Bono on the above 'Anam' album. Albums: 1. Clannad ~ 1973 2. Clannad 2 ~ 1974 3. Dulaman ~ 1976 4. In Concert ~ 1978 5. Fuaim ~ 1982 6. Legend ~ 1984 7. Sirius ~1987 8. Marcalla ~ 1988 9. Past Present ~ 1989 10. Anam ~ 1992 11. Magical Ring ~ 1993 12. Banba ~ 1994 13. Crann Ull ~ 1994 14. Clannad Themes ~ 1995 15. Lore ~ 1996 16. Rogha: Best of 1982-1989 ~ 1997 17. An Diolaim ~ 1998 18. Landmarks ~ 1998 19. Celtic Voice ~ 2000 20. Greatest Hits ~ 2000 |
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| Water From the Well ~ 2000 |
| The Chieftains Formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1963, The Chieftains rank as the foremost folk musicians in Ireland. Their appeal is worldwide, but the group has recently become very popular in America due to appearances on Public Broadcasting Statiions (PBS), airplay on progressive FM Rock stations, and collaborations with such groups as Van Morrison and guitarist Steve Earle. Albums: 1. The Chieftains 1 ~ 1965 17. Celtic Wedding: Music of Brittany ~ 1987 2. The Chieftains 2 ~ 1969 18. Irish Heartbeat ~ 1988 3. The Chieftains 3 ~ 1971 19. Chieftains Celebration ~ 1989 4. The Chieftains 4 ~ 1973 20. Tailor of Gloucester ~ 1990 5. The Chieftains ~ 1973 21. Reel Music: The Film Scores ~ 1991 6. The Chieftains 5 ~ 1975 22. Irish Evening ~ 1992 7. Bonaparte's Retreat ~ 1976 23. Another Country ~ 1992 8. Chieftains Live! ~ 1977 24. The Celtic Harp ~ 1993 9. The Chieftains 7 ~ 1977 25. Long Black Veil ~ 1995 10. Chieftains 8 ~ 1978 26. Santiago ~ 1996 11. Boil the Breaksfast Early ~ 1980 27. Film Cuts ~ 1996 12. The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe ~ 1981 28. Gael Wind ~ 1996 13. Year of the French ~ 1982 29. Fire in the Kitchen ~ 1998 14. The Grey Fox ~ 1984 30. Tears of Stone ~ 1999 15. Ballad of the Irish Horse ~ 1985 31. Water from the Well ~ 2000 16. The Chieftains in China ~ 1987 |
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