Celtic Music That I Love
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I Love Celtic Music
When I first heard Celtic music, I reveled in its melodies and lyrics. "This is the way music is supposed to sound" was the thought going through my head. I was in college then, and growing up on a farm in Kansas in the 1950s gave me little exposure to music. Since I discovered Irish and Scottish music, it has held my interest ever since those early days of the Irish Rovers and the Kingston Trio.
Perhaps I was tuning into some ancestral memories. After all, my family background included McGhees and Kennedys.
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Contents at a Glance
Build Up Your Own Collection of Celtic Music
an article by Virginia Allain
- How to Build a Celtic Music Collection
- For those who love the lilt and energy of Irish and Scottish music, collecting the music can become a passion. Here are tips for building a first-rate collection of celtic music.
Some of My Favorite Celtic Albums
Instruments to Make Your Own Celtic Music
Great Stuff on Amazon
Irish Set Dancing
You can take lessons for Irish set dancing. I took my lessons in Baltimore, Maryland. There were regular Friday night dances at the Gandy Dancer and several ceilis during the month.
At first glance, Irish set dancing reminds people of square dancing. Many of the dances start with a square of four couples (like The Kerry Set). With Irish set dancing, there is no caller, so the dancers need to memorize the patterns for the dances. Besides the pattern of the dance, there's a special step that you learn.
Irish Dance celtic knot green tee by clairice16
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Read More about Celtic Music
Books on Amazon
Those Amazing Celtic Women
Available on DVD from Amazon
Nifty Things to Buy for Lovers of Celtic Music
Celtic Music ... Blog Notes
- Irish 'dream team' The Teetotallers bring tour to state
- One of the best things about going to music festivals is that you never know what could happen at a large gathering of musicians. That is true not just for the fans, but also for the musicians. A few years back, at the Sebastopol (Calif.) Celtic Music ...
- Music: Celtic sounds ring out
- Unlike the rest of the divas, and being from Dublin, my rooting in Irish music isn't as strong ... my musical styles weaved their way through hip-hop, soul, reggae to folk and, finally, in my late teens to Irish traditional music.
- Connecticut Irish festival celebrates 50-year anniversary
- This event, sponsored by the Irish American Community Center, is the longest running Irish Festival in New England. Each year, thousands assemble to partake in a program featuring the finest in Irish music, dance, and sports while enjoying the ...
- Music awards for Australian Celtic festival
- AT this year's Celtic Festival's Triquetra Awards dinner, Mr Pat Lonergan, Manager of the Glen Innes and District Services Club, announced the establishment of the Australian Celtic Music Awards. These awards will be presented annually at the ...
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Tell Us About Your Favorite Celtic Performer or Group
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melissiaoliver
May 21, 2012 @ 11:08 am | delete
- Lovely lens! I adore celtic music - really liking Julie Fowlis at the minute!
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brynimagire
Mar 27, 2012 @ 7:44 am | delete
- Nice songs ! Wonderful lens !
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Halloweenkitchenwitch
Mar 18, 2012 @ 1:05 am | delete
- Celtic Women are always a welcomed sound in my home.
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asteroid
Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:10 pm | delete
- I fell in love with Celtic music after listening to the Corrs. And looking for good lenses for my quest I stumbled upon this. Seems I have a lot more to know. BTW why do have different genres for Irish and Celtic music at Squidoo. Are they very different?
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tokyonights7
Oct 30, 2011 @ 9:36 am | delete
- I adore Celtic music, especially Clannad and Enya. The poster of the violin you've posted above is gorgeous as well!
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by vallain
I learned Irish dancing in Baltimore, Maryland and Scottish dancing in Australia. Celtic music is a passion of mine.
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