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Xurxo Fernandes began his research on traditional music when he was only 14 years old. Since then, his love for music has taken him not only around the villages of Galicia for 20 years,…

Sartijenn was created at the school its members attended, mixing Breton folk and rock instruments. They mix instruments and do the same with their own songs, creating a music that is both calm and…

Bagad Sonerien an Oriant was introduced for the first time 40 years ago at the Royal Concert City Hall in Glasgow. Although they get their inspiration from the music of different parts of Bretagne,…

He started playing bagpipes “by chance”, after trying other instruments such as the piano or activities such as sailing. Since then, David has been linked to this instrument, becoming a Professional in Galician bagpipes…

Felpeyu was born in 1991 by Asturian and Galician university students to encourage the evolution of Asturian traditional music in line with European folk trends. They consider themselves as another part of the process…

The Fetén Fetén duet has been in the music scene for 10 years, creating both traditional related and innovative projects, resulting in a very dynamic group for children and for seniors alike. From Fetén…

After 30 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, ETRAD teacher or ethnographic researcher, he launches his first own album, Peixe, accompanied by great musicians like Pepe Vaamonde, Aida Tarrío from Tanxugueiras, Rodrigo Romaní…

Mec Lir first appeared in the Celtic music scene in 2014 with the album Not an EP, released at the Lorient Interceltic Festival. The band, from the Isle of Man, is known for their…

Mallou is a tribute to the bagpiper Xoán Bello Mallou, and is born as a result of the love for folk music of Benxamín Vázquez and Sabela Rey, Xoán’s granddaughter. In this project they…

Elephant Sessions was formed in 2012 by Euan Smillie, Alasdair Taylor, Seth Tinsley and Greg Barry in the Scottish Highlands. They released four albums: The Elusive Highland Beauty (2014), All we have is now…