Hello friends. New tunes are up plus more emphasis on Christmas music in my Celtic music show. As for the indie variety, I am featuring tunes from Radio Happy Music Compilation for the Haiyan/Yolanda Victims.
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Fabien Guiloineau of Shelta is back, this time with his other musical project called Kitus. Bourree de Vichy/A Bout de Souffle is a lively track which has a strong Breton sound. Unlike Shelta which focus more on Traditional Irish music, Kitus have a World music influence as they merge not just the music of the Seven Celtic nations but also other musical styles.
To hear more of Shelta and Kitus, just visit Fabien Guiloineau’s page through the soundcloud embed below.
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What is your Christmas wish? Mine is peace. I am not talking about world peace as it quite a feat. Personal peace is enough. And by peace I mean to be away from situations that cause anger or pain. To really say what you want or feel is a luxury that seems to be abundant in others while scarce to some. Loss has taught me to not waste time and to be upfront with what I want to happen. If you have an interesting gift that you want for Christmas, let me know. I want to learn from your experiences and also wisdom.
I think it was in the late 90s when Time (was it Newsweek) published a brief article about The Afro Celt Sound System(now commonly referred to as Afro Celts). I was also watching Jools Holland when lead vocalist Iarla O’Lionaird made an appearance. I was shocked by the beauty of his voice. Of course this was the pre-internet years and I heavily depend on Time and Newsweek to see what’s new in music(World, Celtic, Alternative Rock, Folk and Electro).
Information was not widely available so it is not possible to hear the ‘coolest’ sounds unless you know someone who travels to Europe occasionally and writes music Fanzines about the scene. But it was such a decade of good music. Now it’s free for all, meaning even horrible singers can get huge following if they put something in youtube.
It was an era of mixtapes. I traded mixtapes with friends and they record what they have in their tape and CD collection for me. It think it was awesome in a sentimental way. I was living with a limited school budget so if I really crave for that amazing album, I need to sacrifice things like getting new pair of shoes or pants. But who cares about shoes or pants when you have the Afro Celt Sound System? I think they really ‘kick ass’ in a sense that they combine African, electronic and alternative rock with their Celtic sound to create something unique.
Their last release was a 2-CD album Capture in 2010 which compiles their songs from 1995 to 2010. More like a Best Of album. I think whatever they record and release will always be amazing.
I am listening to them as I start my morning outside watching nature and a new day unfolding in the midst of uncertainty. And one thing remains certain after all: Music is there to be enjoyed until one’s last breath.
Here’s another podcast for you as heard via www.radiohappy.eu yesterday. To those who are very dependent in their mobiles to listen to music, Mixcloud isn’t available on Windows phone yet. But if you are using an iphone ar an android device then this one works. All you need to do is download the mixcloud app from Google play and you are set to go. I am not sure if it works using a mobile browser but you can try.
I have not posted on Soundcloud because my paid account has run out so I need to give them another $25 so I can increase my usage. Not bad as long as they don’t block some of the songs I post there-which they do unfortunately. The same thing goes for Youtube. So these days I am only uploading my interviews with musicians that way I won’t receive comments about the songs I am including in the show. I have no issues with Mixcloud so I am using this as my primary medium of uploading my radio show.
The DJ mix is interesting as you will get to hear new bands and new music. An hour of great music! The show lasts an hour. It is divided into two sets. The first is about Celtic music and the next is indie variety. I know musicians from different genres so I need to have two sets to make sure I represent other genres other than Celtic music(which is the primary reason why I got into blogging and doing DJ work).
Hometown: Center-North region of Italy Emilia-Romagna, formed in the fall of 2004.
I’ve been meaning to post something about this folk and Celtic band called Cisalpipers. But due to personal events it too longer than I intended. But here it is finally. My take on this energetic five-piece band consist of Chiara Temporin, Fabio Vetro, Davide Candini, Marco Vinicio Ferrazzi and Mauro Pambianchi.
Th incorporate world influences. There are traditionally inspired tunes. There are moments when I think I am hearing a prominent Galician and Asturian piping. But it isn’t. They are actually showcasing the unique sound of The Emilian Bagpipe which has an interesting history.
Bagpipes in general are pastoral instruments. They evoke the beauty of nature. They echo the simpler times. The laughter and sorrows of the field workers. They’re the people’s instruments. Thanks to technology and the resurgence of love for unique instruments, The Emilian Bagpipe has once again found an audience. And this is due to the experimental music and love for fusion of the Cisalpipers.
Other instruments with the band are Scottish Bagpipes, Whistles, Drums and Percussions. You should check out their energetic youtube videos. I am sure seeing them perform live is such a breath taking experience.
The official band website has an option for both in Italian and English (upper right) Thanks to JP Kallio of Sliotar for introducing me to this amazing group.
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