There is a band in Cantabria Spain that has been making passionate Celto-Spanish music .They credit Tannahill Weavers, Llan de Cubel, Corquieu, The Bothy Band as the main sources of influence while adding their own flavour to the mix. Naheba has emerged from the Spanish folk scene, and they sound really beautiful.
From the first dfew bars of La Molinera reel, you know you will like them.
Julie Fowlis has performed around various venues. One of them was the much celebrated HebCelt Fest. She became one of the prominent spokes person for Gaelic singing. Her humor is irresistible and she has the style. Here are the highlights:
@ Sidmouth
@ the Cambridge Folk Festival.
If you haven’t yet owned a copy of the new album by Capercaillie then you better head to the nearest store. But I have a better suggestion to people who have no access to stores setting this type of music. Vertical Records is here to provide you with your online and offline needs. Available in any format, this label digs everything that we like and love about music. Its banner says “Turning a whole generation into Celtic and roots music“… Check out Recent News to be updated with the artists under the label.
Capercaillie-Seinneam Cliù Nam Fear Ur (I Sing the Praises of the Brave Lads) with Karen Matheson From the Cd Roses and Tears (Vertical Records)
It is said that the future lies in children. This is exactly what the Celtic Dance Centre does. They accept student as early as age three. Based in Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario, this company is composed of Directors: Michael Patrick Farrell and Patricia Farrell. Pictures courtesy of the official facebook site.
Resident companies:
Brogue
Celtic Dance Company of Canada
Greenfire Celtic Dance Theatre
Greenfire Academy
Celtic Music Fan 