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  New York City (New York), USA - Putumayo released a new collection of Celtic
music, returning to a genre that has generated some of the label's best-selling
titles. Celtic Crossroads [not be confused with a Narada compilation with
the same title] provides a glimpse of new directions in music from
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Eastern Canada. Not present are the artists
from the Celtic
lands of Galicia and Asturias, who have produced exciting crossover recordings.
In the 1990s, Celtic music experienced a worldwide surge in popularity thanks to
Enya,
Loreena McKennitt, Clannad,
Altan and others who updated traditional
Celtic music. As the songs on Celtic Crossroads reveal, inventive artists have
created a second wave of boundary-crossing music that appeals to fans of both
traditional and popular music.
Celtic Crossroads features Sinead O'Connor, the controversial pop star who
recently returned to her traditional Irish music roots, and Emer Kenny, whose
wistful voice and atmospheric style have earned her comparisons to Enya and
Bjork. Young up-and-coming vocalists Cara Dillon from Ireland and Welsh
discovery Gwenno also contribute captivating performances.
Virtuoso musicians such as Ireland's wooden flute master Michael McGoldrick,
Cape Breton violinist extraordinaire
Ashley McIsaac (in a duet with fellow
Canadian Mary Jane Lamond) and gifted accordionist Mick McAuley, a member of
leading Celtic band
Solas, are all featured on
Celtic Crossroads.
The collection also highlights cutting-edge bands like Scotland's
Capercaillie,
Peatbog Faeries and Keltik Elektrik, all of whom have stretched the boundaries
of traditional Celtic music and helped it cross over to more mainstream
audiences. Veteran Breton harpist
Alan
Stivell shows that even old-timers can be
innovators, as he blends hip-hop beats and turntablism with ancient Celtic
melodies.
A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to
Amnesty International in support of their efforts to promote all human rights.
[Buy
Putumayo Presents: Celtic Crossroads].
Other Celtic artists worth checking:
Afro
Celt Sound System,
Shooglenifty,
Carlos
Núñez,
Hevia ,
Mouth Music,
Dervish ,
Iarla
O Lionáird,
Kila,
Susan
McKeown ,
Laio,
Xosé
Manuel Budiño,
Berrogüetto, and
Fía na
Roca.
Additional Celtic stories published at World Music Central:
Cherish The Ladies Releases Live CD
Bone-Tapping Melodies
The Elders Irish Tour 2005
Eric Rigler and Bad Haggis Release New CD, Wine Dark Sea
Celtic Czechs
Celtic Flamencos
Celtic All Over
Festival Ortigueira 2005, Celtic and World Music Summer Fest in Galicia
Celtic Leanings and Further Gleanings
Debut Album from Heather Macleod, Crossing Tides
Celtic Sounds from el Bierzo
The
Celtic Tradition Continues
Celtic Fiddle Festival Plays On
Altan's Local Ground
Capercaillie Presents Grace and Pride: Anthology 2004-1984
Celtic Choral Ensemble Anuna in New York City
Irish Sensation Hothouse Flowers Will Perform in Denver
Night Journey
Tribute to Johnny Cunningham in New York City
Celtic Sea Journeys
On Christmas Night By Celtic Women’s Ensemble Cherish The Ladies
Cold Blow these Winter Winds: A Celtic Celebration of Christmas
Irish singer Susan McKeown continues her world explorations
An Interview with Celtic Flute Wizards Flook
Celtic Fusion 2004 in Northern Ireland
Budiño Presents 'Zume De Terra' at Etnosur
Bagpipe Sensation Susana Seivane Presents Mares de Tempo
Cómhrá na dTonn, a Book and CD About Irish Traditional Music
Teada: a fiddle dee dee, a fiddle da da
Susan McKeown's World Celtic Sounds
The Chieftains Go Further Down the Old Plank Road
Scottish Fiddle Legend Johnny Cunningham Dies at 46
Tannahill Weavers show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Extraordinary Scottish Music 1
Calasaig at Goderich Celtic Festival 1
Carlos Núñez's latest CD released by R2 in Canada
The
Chieftains Continue their Exploration of Americana
Celtic music of Spain
FFynnon’s Celtic Music From Wales
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul Celebrate Album Release with International Tour
Luneda by Laio
CD Review: Au-Dela Des Mots by Alan Stivell
Afro-Celt Sound System Seed
Ashley MacIsaac CD and Tour
Pipeline on R2 label. 0
History of the Celts
Celtic Music
Interceltic Festival in Portugal
Irish Supergroup Lunasa Embarks on US Tour
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