Celtic Folk

Description

Celtic Folk is characterized by its use of traditional instruments like the fiddle, tin whistle, and bagpipes, often featuring melodic tunes and storytelling lyrics. It is known for its lively rhythms and emotive ballads.

History

Celtic Folk music has its roots in the traditional music of the Celtic people, primarily from Ireland and Scotland. It evolved over centuries, with influences from various cultural exchanges and historical events. The genre gained wider popularity during the folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s, when artists began to record and perform traditional Celtic songs and new compositions inspired by them.