Galicia Alfolíes, traditional Galician music. (in Galician and Spanish) Aran, brings out new musical formula, taken from the most diverse cultural traditions of the so called "Celtic World" (Ireland, Galicia, Scotland, Brittany,...) trying to keep the essence of them all. With a selective repertoire which contains original as well as traditional sets these five musicians touch us with their style, at times elegant and energetic, at times profound and brilliant, full of technical resources. Barallete, traditional Galician music. (in Galician) Carlos Beceiro, folk music. (in Spanish) Berrogüetto, are well known across Europe for superb stage shows, awesome musicianship and real joy in their music making. The band have enjoyed international success with numerous albums. Birimbao-Folk, folk music from Galicia. (in Galician) Xavier Blanco, gaitero, player and maker, from Moaña. (in Galician and Spanish) Brath, was formed in 1981, when several musicians from Lugo decided to create a music based essentially upon traditional folk, but with harmonic and rhythmic structures richer and more complex, some of them from abroad. Xosé Manuel Budiño, plays the gaita with great skill and sensitivity, and composes and arranges interesting and occasionally daring new sounds. He uses old ballads, dance tunes, rock and jazz in his songs, bringing to life the instrument and the region's folk traditions. Camerata Meiga, Galician avant-garde folk music. Compañía Marful, mix roots music with contemporary sounds, acoustic and electric, European and American sound, jazz, belle époque, folk... (in Galician) Doa, loyal to their philosophy of making music just for the sheer enjoyment of creating, Doa plays different from those in the mainstream of Galician music, betting on innovation, composition and a careful interpretation of nuances. Durindaina, a traditional Galician band, trying to bring something original in the European folk music. Fía Na Roca, their stylistic diversity, along with the timbrical richness showed in the different compositions, represents one of the main identity symbols of the band. Fol de Canguro, their repertoire is based on traditional Galician dance music. But they also play their own compositions, as well as pieces influenced by other traditions within the Iberian Peninsula and the Atlantic coast. Fuxan os Ventos, traditional folk group (in Galician). Ghastas Pista?, folk, Celtic and traditional music from Galicia. (in Galician) Grupo de Gaitas "O Arco", traditional Galician gaitas band. (in Spanish) Leilia, are an all-women group with powerful strong voices, playing also the pandeireta (hand drum). Even without any other backing, these girls create a very full and impressive sound. Most of their songs come into Leilía's repertoire through asking older people. Luar na Lubre, mixes the bodhran and the Galician bagpipe with the sound of the violin and the cello to weave new tunes, breathing a breath of fresh air into the Celtic lands. Milladoiro, play traditional Galician tunes, arranged to different instruments. They play as well compositions of their own and tunes of Breton, Scottish and Irish origin: Milladoiro Official Page. Milladoiro Page at Ceolas, by Manuel Carro. Muxicas, started as traditional group, moving during the years, to folk. (in Galician) Noitébregos, began like a faithful group of gaitas, but they became a group of folk music, with traditional root, opened to experience with new sounds and new instruments. Today Noitébregos has a pile of own compositions coming from its members of very diverse origin and with very different musical influences: Official Site. Another Site. Carlos Nuñez, playing style and school is a landmark in Galicia's piping. Playing bagpipe since he was eight years old, he learned not only from Galician bagpipers. His works include fruitful and frequent collaboration with artists like The Chieftains, Sinead O'Connor and many others: Carlos Nuñez Official Page. Carlos Nuñez Unofficial Page. (in Galician) Carlos Nuñez talk to FolkWorld Os Alegres, gaiteros from Mourente, Pontevedra. Os Cempés, is a band that plays music both folky and unexpected. A penchant for the slightly bizarre, played out on bagpipes, accordion, percussion and horns takes the tradition and exposes the roots, twists them about and comes up with something completely unique. (in Galician) Os Xarelos, is a 4-piece group playing Galician traditional music (except when they play songs by Julio Iglesias). Cristina Pato, was one of the youngest bagpipers that came out of the wave of Spanish bagpipers in the late 1990s. Her modern grungy look with dyed green and red hair was quite a contrast to the look of traditional bagpipers with folksy costumes. Mercedes Peón, has been dedicated to the study of the Galician traditional music for the last 15 years. She's been pioneer in the pandeiretairas group field. A Roda is a group of professionals working to spread Galician culture wherever they go, trying to dignify popular music, the music they believe in and which they love so deeply. As for their music, it must be said that A Roda introduces vocal and instrumental innovations but without losing sight of traditional instruments. Seare, traditional Galician music from Sarria, Lugo. (in Galician) Susana Seivane's style of playing, typical of "inner land" pipers - the prestigious pipers from Fonsagrada, won her the respect and admiration of the piping world and traditional musicians in Galicia. Seivane plays traditional material, although she also composes a few originals: Susana Seivane Official Site. Seivane Family. (in Galician) Treixadura, is a musical espectacle that involves the public in surprisingly sounds and images. Valses, muiñeiras, foliadas, pasodobles and other Galician rythms are reelling off in an atmosphere that can fit in the most popular festivity which take place at a local shrine as in a party or more urban event. Xarín, traditional Galician music. (in Galician). Xeito Novo, music from the Celtic world (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Britanny, Galicia and Asturies). (in Spanish). Xistra de Coruxo, they work in two different way: on one hand, they act as a classic Galician group, on the other hand, they want to "save" those melodies played in Galicia during this century, that came from foreign countries: rumbas, sambas and habaneras among others. (in Galician) Top    Georgia Hamlet Gonashvili, (+1985) was considered the voice of Georgia. He was an outstanding soloist, influential teacher and brilliant performer of traditional Georgian music. At the hight of his creative powers Hamlet Gonashvili died in a tragic accident in 1985 falling off a tree while picking apples. National Folk Ensemble "Georgian Folklore", Tbilisi State Medical University ensemble of folk singing and dancing is very popular. Their tours were a great success in Poland (1989), Italy (1991, 1997), Belgium (1994, 1998), Greece (1995, 1996), and Spain (1998). They have acquired three golden medals and eight grand prizes at the international festivals, an award of Europarliament. Rera, is a folk song and dance company composed by ten male singers from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Dressed in their national costumes, each with belted dagger symbolizing the ongoing struggle of the Georgian people against foreign invaders during centuries, their repertoire is represented by the best folk dances and polyphonic songs from all the parts of Georgia. Rustavi Choir, their art has roots in the past of Georgia's folk music and folk performing arts. Rustavi incorporates representatives from different parts of Georgia; the timbre of each singer's voice bears a specific national coloring: Rustavi Choir Official site Rustavi Choir at the Parliament of Georgia Rustavi Choir by Ted Levin Top    Germany 17 Hippies, is the quintessence of many genres. The musical backgrounds of the musicians reveals different influences from rock-pop to classic and jazz. The band plays mainly non vocal music from around the world: Bavarian zwiefacher, Russian songs, Polish waltzes, Swiss zweutletscht, Jewish freylaks, Corsican dances, Scottish flings, Bulgarian oros, French bourrées, Hungarian melodies, Latin-American tunes, North American ragtimes and more. Aberlour's, Celtic Folk'n'Beat. (in German) Achill Sound, three musicians from Paderborn, enjoying to play Irish Folk since many years. Across the Border, Folk Punk. (in German) Adaro, Medieval rock band. (in German) Airim, Celtic folk. (in German) Amano, their music is based on the roots of European folk music, mainly on Irish, Greek and Bulgarian traditions. An Cat Dubh, their musical repertoire ranges from Celtic traditionals, played in fresh and modern arrangements, to original material with an unconfusably own style. The greater part of the program consists of self-written material, since the members set great store by individuality. An Delenn, folk from the Celtic Regions, Yiddish music and own material. (in German) An Erminig, traditional Breton music. (in German) An Rinn, Irish and Scottish Folk. (in German) An Seisiun, Irish music. (in German) . An Spiorad, plays not only traditional Irish music, but the band has intensively been concentrating on bringing originals in their live set. This creates the special Irish atmosphere - just like an unforgettable trip to the Emerald Isle. Kostas Antoniadis, Greek musician. (in German) An Tor, Irish traditional band. Anonimi, new greek Worldmusic. Their music is a lively mixture of Greek musical tradition and modern sound influences where dance rhythms meet melancholy ballads. Antiqua, Renaissance-Folk Art. (in German) AOK! Folk Tanz-Band, Rhythm 'n Folk from France and Europe. (in German) AoxoMoxoA, is a folk rock band from Potsdam. (in German) Asfur, they are particularly interested on historical relations between Oriental and Medieval music. Traditional arrangements of historical sources as well as new interpretations make recognise the emotional power of this music. Attila & die Propheten, Irish and Celtic folk rock from Berlin. (in German) Ballynacally, are young full blood musicians from Northern Germany, who with stunning arrangements, make traditional Irish folklore a fascinating and memorable experience. Bandamora, folk dance from all over the World. (in German) Banshee, traditional Irish music. (in German) Bantree Band, Irish rock and ballads. (in German) Bardic, traditional and modern songs and tunes from Irland and Scotland. The Barley Brothers, Irish traditional music. (in German) Herbert Bartmann, "Ostfriesisch-plattdeutsche Songs". (in German) Bealtaine, Celtic folk music and more... (in German) Ben Bulben, Irish traditional music. (in German) Bergfolk, this trio plays Medieval songs and dances and International folk music. (in German) Biermösl Blosn, "bayerische Folklore". (in German) Nadia Birkenstock, is successfully appearing with her solo programme for celtic harp and voice on german stage. Nadia is especially interested in the folksongs of England, Scotland and Ireland, in which she developed in own arrangements her very personal style. Black Velvet Band, Irish folk. (in German) Black Bush, plays traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and England and sometimes their own songs and tunes. Black Sheep, their unique sound, created by traditional instruments mixed with up-to-date punk and rock rhythms, recalls the spirit of the early days of Anglo-Irish-Folk-Rock. A wild, lively Pub-Party-Sound, which the band calls "Fast Folk" - somewhere between Punk and Polka, Jigs'n'Reels and Rock'n'Roll. Blind Man's Buff, Irish and Maritime folk. (in German) Kerstin Blodig, Celtic-Scandinavian Acoustic Fusion. Bonny Glee, has already existed for 18 years. Over the years the band has become known for playing its tradition orientated folk rock, combining funk, folk, rock and even latin elements. Beside the Irish roots one of the band's big preferences is playing odd time meter tunes from the Balkans, which fits perfectly into the band's musical concept - anything goes! Bordhead, mixes folk, rock and blues. (in German) Boreen Irish folk music from Hamburg. (in German) Brandan, this group combines early medieval poetry from all over Europe with a mixture of folkpop, jazz and classical music. Brian, rock'n'folk, with a characteristic Irish flavour, from Stuttgart. (in German) The Brogues, Irish folk rock. (in German) Buckijit, Irish folk and more... (in German) The Burning Biscuit Band, are a Munich based acoustic quintet performing a variety of musical styles ranging from Irish/English folk, country, blues, swing,rock & pop, and a splash of humour, and using elements from these in their original compositions and arrangements. Buttons, Strings & Cora O'Donovan, Hamburg-based five-piece band playing Irish songs 'n' tunes. (in German) Calabrun, traditional music from Occitany. (in German) Caledonix, traditional Scottish music. (in German) Cara, is a band formed in 2003, rooted in Irish and Scottish traditional music, but with ambitions to create a new and unique sound. Each of the four musicians has made a name for themselves at home and abroad through their involvement in various projects and got together in this line-up to create their own world of music. Caravan, music from 2 continents and 4 centuries. (in German) Casino Gitano, punk, trash and underground tango form a rapid symbiosis with speed polka, hard core and gypsy music. Catalpa, traditional Irish music. (in German) Cellarfolks, is an Irish Folk Rock Party band based in Munich, playing songs of the sailormen, Pogues, and Irish Rock. (in German) Celtic Brew, Celtic Folk Rock. (in German) Celtic Express, traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany, in a mixture of traditional dance-music and songs from a few hundred years old to new stuff from songwriters of nowadays. Ceol Agus Ol, Irish & Scottish folk music. (in German) Ceolta, their special sound is the mixture of traditional Celtic music with jazzy elements. Chelesta, future traditionals: original music based on Eastern European sound. (in German) The Clan Pipers Frankfurt and District Pipe Band, were founded 1974 by Peter Bergschmidt - one of the first pipers in Germany - and is known as the most ancient pipe band in Germany. The band is located in Frankfurt. Claymore, fuses the incisive excitement of today`s rock with the haunting qualities of Celtic melodies and myths. Clover, traditional Irish music from Berlin. (in German) Cobblestones, powerful Irish & Scottish folk from Berlin. Colinda, Cajun music from Germany. Los Compañeros, Flamenco Jazz Worldmusic. (in German) Connemara Stone Company, have been together since 1995, and all played previously in various Folk-Rock Groups, which is soon obvious when you see them live on stage. Right from the start they decided to rearrange Traditional Celtic music into modern Folk-Rock songs and tunes. Conventus Tandaradey, Medieval-folk band. (in German) Cromdale, Celtic Folk Rock. (in German) Cuppatea, folk, rock, blues and pop classics from Münster. (in German) Currach, songs from Ireland and Scotland. (in German) Daddy Longlegs, Folk Rock. (in German) Ansgar Daelken, is an acoustic guitarist from Cologne influenced by the melodic jazz à la Oregon or Pat Metheny, classical music, Celtic music and more. Danserey, International folklore. (in German) Danzfolk, folk music from Schleswig-Holstein. (in German) Tom Daun, is one of the leading folk harp players in Germany: he is a regular performer at both Folk Festivals and Early Music events. Déirin Dé, the expressive and incomparable singing of native Irish vocalist Ann Grealy forms the heart of this six-man Irish/German band. The love of traditional music combined with the joy of playing together leads to the unique, compact and authentic sound of Déirin Dé. Deoch an Dorais, traditional Celtic ballads and tunes as well as contemporary songwriting and original compositions provide the background for this group's timeless folk and folk rock. DeReelium, traditional Irish music. Dhalia, Celtic dreams and dances. (in German) Dick-Band, traditional music from Potsdam. (in German) Dizzy Spell, five travelled musicians create their own vision of Celtic inspired folkmusic. (in German) Djamila, International lieder from all over the world. (in German) Dobrze Trala, Irish Folk. (in German) De Drangduewels, Northern Low German folk rock band, playing Northern Low German folk music in Pogues style. (in German) Dr. Bajan, emotional, raw, savagely passionate and bajan virtuoso all at the same time. Dr. Bajan created a totally original, contemporary new form: sovietabilly, music that conveys an intimate view of the dry-eyed and playful take of one post-Soviet cosmopolitan on life, the universe and groove. Balkan meets Charlie Parker in the kitchen of a Berlin walk-up flat, Manu Chao meets Odessa pentatonic. From the covers of Deep Purple right up through the much-loved "Kasatschoks" - whatever he touches is transformed in the blink of an eye into Dr. Bajan. Dragseth Duo, come from North Friesland, across the border in Germany. Dragseth Duo are Manuel Korz (guitar, pipes, and vocals) and Kalle Johannsen (guitar, vocals). Drei Liter Landwein, perform folk music from the Middle Ages to this day. As well there are a lot of songs and dances from France, Ireland, England, Italy, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe in the set list. Dreyheit, Deutschfolk. (in German) Drowning Bagpipes, want to combine the spirit of Irish Folk with Celtic Rock to create an homogeneous sometimes melancholic, sometimes light hearted musical work of art. Dudelquetsch, German folk. (in German) Duivelspack's music is not authentic medieval music, but it sounds like what people would say is medieval: drinking songs and ballads, songs by Oswald von Wolkenstein, Archipoeta, Pierre Attaignant, Bellmann, Thoinot Arbeau, from the Carmina Burana, as well as selfcomposed songs in a medieval-folky style. Duke, Irish folk music. (in German) Dun Aengus, Irish music. (in German) Duo Contrario, presents in its church concerts with from classical music, churchmusic, folk and worldmusic - from the Middle Ages to the present time, played on bagpipes, organ, tin whistle and percussion. Duo Diagonal, Valse, musette, tango. (in German) Duo Wildwuchs, propose different programs: from Middle Age music, to dance music, 19th century lieder, animation for children, Christmas music.... (in German) Eamon's Daughter, Irish folk from Hamburg. (in German) Edelschwarz, over pre-programmed sounds the quartet puts yodelling, sequenced music, samples, and accordion. Hardcore Bavarian Jodeling. (in German) Eileen Q, Irish folk rock. (in German) . Einstürzende Heuschober, "Rheinisch-westfälischen Volkmusikdisco": German and European folk music played in a not so traditional way... (in German) Elane, melancholic dark folk. Elster Silberflug, is a consort for Medieval and Renaissance music, and also for German folk music. Emerald, Irish and American Music. (in German)  Erosstokourbeti, Greek and Turkish folk music and dances. (in German) Falaleiro, new old folk music and songs from Ireland, Scotland, Spain, France, Wales, England, USA, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Finland, Canada, Australia... (in German) Antonio Fernandez, Spanish Gypsy music. (in German) Feuertanz, folkmusik, songs and instrumental pieces of all times. (in German) Fiddle and Feet, since forming in 1997, have become one of Germany's most exciting acts. In a rich and varied programme featuring music, song and step dancing they transport audiences on a journey around the North Atlantic rim. From Ireland and the Outer Hebrides to Nova Scotia, New York and the Appalachian Mountains - the rhythms and melodies guarantee a feast of music for both the eyes and ears. The show is based around the versatile fiddling of Edward Westerdale and the unique dancing talents of Natalie Westerdale. Fiddle Folk, songs and music from Germany, Ireland and America. (in German) Fiddler's Green, Irish Independent Speedfolk. Fiddlesticks, music from the Celtic fiddle tradition. (in German) Filosofia, their music combines Medieval sounds with Spanish singing, Greek folklore and Italian renaissance for finally performing a visual theatre on stage. In a mystical and poetical way the songs treat themes like love, freedom and emotions from personal experience. Finnegan, the best way to enjoy Irish music! By using accordion, scottish bagpipes, fiddle, tin-whistle, guitar, keyboard, bodhran and mouth-harp, they present a large variety of ballads, booze songs and instrumental sets, making the audience dance and sing. Finsbury Park, folk-pop-trio from Köln. (in German) Fish & Jigs, Irish traditional music. (in German) Louis Fitz, Irish folk. (in German) Fleadh, Irish songs'n'tunes. (in German) Flinkfinger, Irish folk music and fun. (in German) Flowing Tide, Irish music form Dresden. (in German) Folk Consortium, 3 voices and 11 instruments playing Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, England and Brittany, as well as folk songs from Germany, USA, Canada and Australia. Folkinger, plays mainly Israeli and Eastern European folkmusik, but their musical elbow stretches itself from East to South Europe into the Arab area. (in German) Folksmund, Ceilidh Dance band from Ilmenau. (in German) Fork and Fiddle, songs and dances from Germany, France, Ireland, Sweden, Israel, America, Romania and Greece, as well as other countries. (in German) Fraunhofer Saitenmusik, beyond the boundaries of traditional music, they combine individual arrangements of traditional European melodies with classical works, encouraging the audience to imagine a delightful scene with Beethoven inviting Mozart to a lively gavotte. Free of Charge, Irish folk band. (in German) Friel´s Kitchen, music from the Irish tradition. Friends of Limerick, Irish folk from Dresden. (in German) Frisian Bones, Irish-Scottish folk rock. (in German) Galahad, Classic - Folk - Rock. (in German) Gambrinus, acoustic "FolkMelange". (in German) Garden of Delight, Celtic pop Irish folk. Garifin, Irish and Scottish folk. (in German) Toni Geiling, is a violinist, singer, songwriter, piano- and guitar player. Original acoustic music and German songs. Gerd and Peter, Irish music, American tunes, pub songs, rebel songs and soft ballads, as well as classic rock from Braunschweig. Geyers, Medieval music played with relish on historical instruments. Glendalough, Irish music. Glenfiddle, their musical spectre ranges from traditional ballads and their own folkpop songs to furious jigs and reels that have brought many an audience to the boiling-point. Glengar, Irish folk band. (in German) Gota de Fuego, is an international group under the musical direction of Rüdiger Zietz. A variety of rhythms and sounds due to the influences of many cultures is performed by Gota de Fuego in a varied flamenco repertoire. Gout d'hier, French folk music. (in German) Gerhard Graf-Martinez, Flamenco guitarist, author, composer and teacher. Grashalm, folk (rock) music from the 'Pfalz'. (in German) Ann Grealy, traditional Irish music. (in German) Greenfield, songs and tunes from Ireland. (in German) Greenish Blue, traditional Irish music. (in German) Grienhild, Irish folk and more. (in German) Die Hayner, founded in 1978 and based in the Frankfurt/Main area they play central German and French dance music. Hiss, Polka'n'roll. (in German) Hoelderlin Express, in their beginning the basic concept was to play music for traditional Folk-Dances. But their own compositions became very important together with the wish to experiment and to transmit some of the spirit of their own time. Hundsbuam, their very name is Bavarian slang for a bunch of lousy snotty boys, and what they do by cranking energy and decibels into Bavarian dances likeZwiefacher, Landler and Polka is quite amazing. Anyone with even the vaguest feel for German folk music can detect a deconstruction of its folk tradition co-exisiting with an abiding love of that tradition. Inisheer, Irish folk band. (in German) In Search Of A Rose, play Pogues-like music. (in German) Inish, based in Berlin, they play great traditional music and sing some fine songs and have appeared on many stages throughout Europe and the USA. Eddie Smyth plays button accordion and comes from South Meath, Robbie Doyle on flute whistle and percussion comes from Clare and Martin Byrne on guitar, hails from Dublin. Iontach, plays a wide mixture of instrumental and vocal arrangements. Sometimes merry, sometimes melancholic, sometimes spirited, sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary and sometimes almost classical: the whole range of Irish Music is shown off to its best advantage without boundaries; in other words "Irish Music Unlimited. Irische Nacht, traditional Irish music. (in German) Irish Bastards, Irish Speedfolk-Rock. (in German) Irish Coffee, plays traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes and ballads. Irish Stew, Irish Folk Rock. (in German) Irish Trad Heads, Irish folk music. (in German) Irronymus Bock, this group perform music from several European regions (Germany, France, Sweden, British Isles...). (in German) Jack-in-the-Green, takes the audience on a journey to Irish and German folk music. (in German) Jams, the flagship of the "east" German folk scene since the early Eighties, blending German traditions with Eastern European roots music, rock and jazz. Now they sing songs in their native language Low German, spoken in the coastal regions bordering the North and the Baltic Sea. Jump in the Fence, Irish music. (in German) Jumping Sheep, Country and Irish folk. (in German) Kaikai, their influences come mainly from France, but pieces such as Zwiefacher, Mazurka, Polka and Walzer are also played. (in German) Die Kapellis, Irish folk and more... (in German) The Keltics, Irish Folk Rock. (in German) Kerberbrothers Alpenfusion, their recipe starts with a transglobal mixture made from authentic Alpine sounds and ethno-underground music. Entrancing rhythms melt down with Alpenhorn and zither, contemporary cool jazz grooves with that most Alpine of vocalisations, yodelling. (in German) Peter Kerlin, song and tunes from Irish roots. (in German) Kilt & Pfeife, Scottish bagpipe music and entertainment. (in German) Kingdom Folk Band, perform Scottish, Irish and contemporary folk music. Kleeblatt, folk music from Scotland and Ireland. (in German) Jens Kommnick, Northern German folk musician, also with Limerick Junction, Celtic Road and solo. Kosmo Koslowski, six young musicians from Hamburg made their own genre: pirate Jazz! Influenced by Klezmer, Eastern European folklore and reggae Kosmo created their unique style. It's music for mornings - music for evenings - just music for today! Sometimes sweet - sometimes scarry - always inimitable! Kerstin Katjusha Kozubek, Roma, World music and Jiddish songs. (in German) Kraniche, International folk music. (in German) Lack of Limits, their musical basis originates in Celtic Folk but influenced by rock and pop. The quintet has the cheek to inject traditional folk songs with such a large amount of "groove" that everybody is dancing within moments. Once onstage they bridge the gap between folksongs and acoustic rock effortlessly. Lady Godiva, these 7 absolutely crazy guys dedicate their free time to an extremely dancing mixture of Folk, Rock and Punk. Laridee, Breton folk. (in German) Larkin, Celtic folk and rock. (in German) Last Orders, Irish and Scottish folk rock. (in German) Laundry List, Celtic Free Folk from Hamburg. (in German) Le Cairde - Unter Freunden, Irish and Scottish Ballads, a-capella-music, tunes and more. (in German) Lecker Sachen, folk + hiphop + pop = folkhippop. (in German) Leprechauns German Celto/Punko band. (in German) Lily of the Valley, is a Folk-Rock-Fun-Punk-Girl-Band from Wiesbaden. (in German) The Limetowners, Celtic and other folk music. (in German) Nikolaos Liokas, Greek music. (in German) Lokal Heroes, "German Power Folk Band No.1". (in German) Thomas Loefke, is a Celtic harpist from the Black Forest in Germany. Lomond, Irish and Scottish folk music. (in German) Lynch the Box, Irish music and more. (in German) Geraldine MacGowan, in 1988 after 10 years touring Europe with Oisin, Shay and Geraldine MacGowan settled in Hannover and opened one of Germany's first Irish pub. She tours extensively in Europe and their home page contains tour dates. The MacLeods, Celtic Folk - in modern arrangemets combined with influences from other musical styles, that's the MacLeods. Six musicians have a lot of ideas and so the MacLeods may sound more traditional at one time and more rocky at another, or completely different. Elaborated arrangements for listening and music for dancing goes together very well in their opinion. Mac Noise, Irish folk music. (in German) Mahones, Irish fun folk. (in German) Maraîchine, traditional Breton music. (in German) Marammé, music from Southern Italy. (in German) La Marche, music from Central France and East Germany. (in German) The Marginal Prophets, perform mainly as a duo, on occasion, expanding to a trio or quartet. The programme covers a wide spectrum of music forms from Celtic folk to traditional American. La Marmotte, traditional music from France and Celtic countries. (in German) Matching Ties, is synonomous for the ties between musicians of different nationalities who share the same musical approach. They play acoustic music taking standard bluegrass instrumentation and expanding it into a more multi-sylistic approach including Irish and British folk, country, swing and blues. McMontos, Irish and Scottish folk. McPontiac, merges traditional Irish Folk with rock'n'Roll, reggae, ska and also punk. (in German) Metil Stone, Celtic Folk Rock. (in German) Mickle a do, Irish and Scottish folk music. (in German) Midnight Court, traditional Irish music lives, and is developing itself further still, it is rediscovered again and again, and it is always enlivened with fresh new elements, it is moreover, immensely popular. Based in Berlin, Midnight Court exemplifies this synthesis. Aaron Shirlow, Bernd Lüdtke and Noel Minogue have, through their different origins, individual musical experiences and merits, moulded a progressive, innovative, musical unit. Moenus, in their music tradition and innovation combine to form new, fascinating rhythms and tonal patterns. (in German) The Molly Blooms, is a a German-Irish band. The four musicians are not shy when it comes to taking musical flight across the Atlantic. Their repertoire not only offers one or the other country song or western-swing number but is also laden with cajun and blues influences. Molwert, the repertoire of the group is varied broad and reflects the musical development of the group. It includes both current and historical material and reaches from German political song over traditional Irish and Scottish ballads up to French chanson. More Maids, embody the very best of German-Irish folk music: handmade, sensitive, direct; a moving and seductive live experience. Morris Open, doesn't stand for academic studies of some ancient lore, but instead elements from different musical backgrounds and styles be it Renaissance or Rock are found in their arrangements of traditional songs and dances. Moyland, Celtic music. (in German) Mrs. Meyers Love Affairs, is a melting-pot of movers and shakers in the music scene, fusing their enormous range of experience and apparent musical irreconcilabilities into a conglomeration that's different from any other post-folk combo you care to name. Mullin Dhu, Irish folk. (in German) . Nachtwind, is a folkrock duo composed by Peter Koller and Christian Wahlmann. Nuthouse Flowers, Irish - Folk - Fun - Rock. (in German) Odessa Projekt, wild sounds from Transsylvania, Bulgaria, from Russian Gypsies and Jews. (in German) Die Oecher, dance music from Israel, Balkans, France, Russia, Northern Europe, Ireland, and Germany. (in German) Klaus Oestreich, Scottish bagpipe music and Scottish entertainment. (in German) ÖKNO, world music meets psychedelic. (in German) Rüdiger Oppermann, is Germany´s foremost Celtic harp player. The technical capabilities of his harp combined with Rüdiger's improvisational free-style have transformed the Celtic Harp into a melodic instrument full of expression and power. His transformation from Celtic bard to crossover world-musician is well documented on 43 CD publications. Orfeo Greco, since more than 35 years Tony Mourtzis, together with his Orfeo Greco Ensemble and their Greek music, is a respectable representative of his country. Ostkreuz-Combo, European dance music. (in German) Paddy Goes to Holyhead, Irish music. Paddy Whack, Irish Folk Rock: traditional and original music mixing Ska & Punk and Jigs, Reels & Hornpipes. Pegasos, Greek music. (in German) Cathrin Pfeifer, her unique style is not only characterized by cooperating with musicians from different societes, but a result of her experiences with folk, rock, avantgarde, improvisational, modern classical and theatre music. In her original compositions one recognizes a cosmopolitan woman with a zest for life, brimming over with lyricism, openness and stylistic surprises. Pickin' Berries, acoustic folk from the heart of anywhere. (in German) Pilleknäckeren, German Folk. (in German) Piper's Wine, Irish and "other" folk music. Piss Rogues, Celtic folk music. (in German) Plattrock, Cowpunk-Irish-Folk. Polkaholix, Berlin Speed Polka BAnd. After the first introductory drugs - Rock, Ska, Balkan music, Folk, Comedy, Salsa and Klezmer - they are now totally addicted to 2/4 time. This drug is produced from hits and standards which are checked for Polka-suitability by the addicts, and, if necessary, forced sadistically into a Polkaholistic form. Porters, play a mix of straight streetpunk and classic Irish folk songs. Potheen Rovers, traditional Irish music. (in German) Quickborn, traditional music. Rabies, Irish Folk-Rock from Recklinghausen. (in German) Rachelina & Die Maccheronies, Southern Italian music and songs. (in German) Rada Synergica, three musicians playing Klezmer and Gipsy Music with great passion and dedication. In their self arranged songs you will find dust form the streets of Galician, Jewish intimacy and the lust of life from the Balkan. The repertory goes from heart-rending melodies over funny-ironic Jewish songs up to infectious East European rhythm. Chris Rasch, he plays his own style wich touches on folk, country, rock, jazz and pop. But he definitely establishes a refreshing finger-style approach with his mix of bass, lead and rhythmical patterns with expressive percussive abilities that have a flowing character. Ratatui, music from South Europa, Balkan, Roma, Klezmer. (in German) Reel, Irish folk. (in German) . Reel Feelings, Celtic Folk & Rock. (in German) Reinig, Braun & Böhm, the musical concept of the three musicians turns around the Pfalz (Palatine, is a region in the Southwest of Germany, which lies close to the French border). Their repertoire covers current and old texts of Pfaelzer poets, own compositions and traditional dances from the Pfalz and the French neighbourhood. (in German) Revelling Crooks, play a singular mixture made of Eastern and Western European traditional music and energy-loaded punk, ska and rock'n'roll: Klezmer-Country-Balkans-Folk, or Speedfolk. (in German) RheinFolk, International dance music. (in German) RødGrød, mix elements from Scandinavian folk, Medieval music and classical blues rock. (in German) Ryan's Airs, Irish folk music. (in German) Saitenhieb, Irish and Scottish music. (in German) Saltatio Mortis, music from the Middle Age. Scapa Flow, concerts take in the complete spectrum of the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland. Alongside the popular reels, jigs and hornpipes, their repertoire includes marches, strathspeys, germans, highlands, mazurkas, waltzes, slip jigs, slides, polkas, barndances ......'n what have ye! Schäl Sick Brass Band, started out as an alternative, multi-culti Carnival band in Cologne. Musical styles from rock, funk, hip-hop and rap, to folk, marching band and jazz are combined. Cuban, Greek, Latin, Afro and Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms are just as much a part of the band's repertoire as Bohemian-Bavarian ones Jochen Schepers, Swedish traditional music. (in German) Schlagsaite, North German Irish/Scottish/Plattdeutsch folk band. Schlendrian, folk`n`roll with tradition. (in German) Schmelztiegel, are a wholly acoustic band from Kiel perfoming on traditional instruments. Schmelztiegel's music today reflects the influence of the traditional folk music of Scandinavia, Ireland, France, North America and of course Northern Germany. Schneider, Gies and Belani, are three musicians playing Instrumental folk music from France, Ireland, Finland and Sicily, bluegrass and newgrass from the USA, bossa nova from South America, jazz and swing of the 40's. (in German) Die Schreinergeiger, plays Rundtänze ("round dances") (Boarischer, Dreher, Galopp, Landler, Mazurka, Offener Walzer, Polka, Rheinländer, Schnellpolka,Schottisch, Walzer, Zwiefacher and many others). (in German) Secundo Dry, Irish folk from Leipzig. (in German) Seisiún, Irish-Folk-Music. (in German) Seldom Sober Company, Irish folk music. (in German) Sequel, Irish folk. (in German) Seven Up, Irish and Scottish folk music. (in German) Shanachie, traditional Irish music. (in German) The Shanes, hardpolka, influenced by Eastern European and Irish Folk, Country, French Chansons and of course Punk and Ska. Sheevon, music from Ireland and beyond. (in German) Shillelagh, Irish music. (in German) Der Singende Tresen, is an "akkustikfolkpunkcombo". (in German) Six Steps to the Bar, music from Ireland. Speellüüd, plays traditional music from North Germany, Irish pieces and their own compositions. (in German) Sperris & Wicca, English, Irish and Scottish music duo. (in German) Spinning Wheel, Irish songs and ballads. (in German) Steampacket, Celtic music. (in German) Stöcke & Steine, fun folk. (in German) Stokes, "Pure Irish Music" in the legendary Dubliners style with every instruments expected. They play everything from jigs and hornpipes to reels, from drinking songs and sea chanties to beautiful, lonely, wistful ballads and O'Carolan airs. Subway to Sally, seven musicians from Berlin/Potsdam playing a mix of modern Metal, Rock, Irish Folk with a medieval touch. Süßholz, is a Dulcimer folk duo. (in German) Tears for Beers, developes an individual non-standard music style that they call "Folk'n'Roll". Thetis, mystic folk from Berlin. (in German) Thüringische Spielleut, Thuringian minstrels, herdsmen wind players of Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. Tir Nan Og, Irish folk and acoustic rock. (in German) Till Nine, Irish folk. (in German) Tipplers Tales, Irish folk and Scottish songs. (in German) Tjunichtgut, Irish folk music. (in German) Tourdion, music from Middle Age and Renaissance. (in German) The Transsylvanians, based in Berlin, the four musicians create with their Hungarian Speed-Folk a mixture of rap, rock, Bartok, ska, punk and gypsy-techno. Trasnú, Celtic music. (in German) Triangle, songs from Ireland and Scotland. (in German) Triskilian, plays world music on historical instruments. Their songs varies from those for christians and pagans, for moslems and judes. Music ranges from Northern European countries down to Spain and from Ireland to Istanbul! Trio Grande, centred around two hurdy-gurdies (as well as flute and diatonic accordion), their repertoire consisted mainly new and own compositions of Central European dance music like French bourrées and German zwiefache, schottische and waltzes, but already influenced by Arabian scales and African rhythms. Trouz, a Nuremberg based band which plays Celtic (mainly Breton) modern style folk. (in German) Tunefish, their repertoire include Irish jigs and reels, American fiddle tunes and Louisiana two-step, as well as popular and less well-known Irish and American songs, swing or blues. (in German) U.L.M.A.N., folk, jazz and rock. (in German) Wacholder, a cult band of the Eastern Germany folkscene. Waxies, traditional folk mixed with Punk, Rock and Ska. (in German) Wayfaring Strangers, is an acoustic Irish music duo. Ralf Weihrauch, is a folk singer without compromises. Its love for the traditional music from Ireland, England and Scotland becomes clear with each song. Wet Your Whistle's wide-ranging repertoire includes Irish and Scottish songs, atmospheric ballads and sweeping tunes. Whils, International Trash Folk Music. (in German) Whisht!, is a 4-piece band based around uilleann piper Johannes Schiefner. Their music focuses on the music of South-west Ireland, particularly Sliabh Luachra, the mountainous region between Cork and Kerry, which is often described as "more a state of mind than a territory". Wide Range, traditional Irish music. (in German) . Whirli Gig, Irish folk music. (in German) Whistling to the Bird, music and dances from Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, and Sweden. (in German) Die Wilden Weyber, Acoustic Folk music from Middle Age, Renaissance, Baroque until today. (in German) Anne Wylie, songs and sound of Ireland. Yalla Babo Express Orchestra, is a compact "orchestra" that is almost record-breakingly multicultural. Uniting musicians from Turkey, Iran, Germany, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic, Yalla Babo Express Orchestra flings all constraints of content to the four winds to celebrate the purest passion for rhythm, sound and melody - always with the characteristic "Oriental" flavour that echoes the music of Turkish and Eastern European gypsies. (in German) Yerewan, music from the Balkans. (in German) Yonder, International folk music from Kiel. (in German) Rudi Zapf, "Musik aus Bayern und dem Rest der Welt". (in German) Zerrwanst & Co., folk music from all over the world. (in German) Zugvogel, Irish folk music. (in German) Top    Greece Cretan Music, info about music in Crete. The Rebetika, or rembetiki, came from Asia Minor with the Greek immigrants after the slaughter of the Greek population by the Turkish army in 1922. They brought with them their music, which wasn't called rembetiki music at that time, but it was just the music of the Greeks of Minor Asia. They played it in the underground places remembering their houses, the beloved persons they lost and most of their songs were sad. Many of them couldn't make another fortune and they had thisloser feeling. So, they were called rembetes (is a Greek word difficult to explain. It means people living on the fringe of the society, a bohemién, more or less...): Rebetika Website by Eliot Bates. United Artists Of Traditional Cretan Music, its aim is the preservation, the spread and the proper promotion of Cretan tradition and the respect for manners and customs of this island. Makis Ablianitis, is an inspired composer and one of the best guitar players in Greece. His music is the ultimate musical expression of contemporary multicultural identity: a musical journey that begins from the soil of the Balkans, opens up into the big blue of the Mediterranean, to end in the trails of the East. Ross Daly, is a master multi-instrumentalist and a virtuoso of Eastern musical instruments. He builds his compositions around the subtle but powerful interaction between the sound textures of the various traditions which he has studied. Ross Daly continues travelling and performing in Greece and abroad whilst simultaneously directing the Musical Workshop "Labyrinth" in the village of Houdetsi on Crete. Maria Farantouri, sings traditional songs from all over Greece, many rembetika songs, but also Byzantine hymns or even the only saved sample of ancient Greek music dated somewhere between 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. But she is best known because of her work with Mikis Theodorakis and the revival of the Greek song of 20th century. Vangelis Katsoulis, in a gentle way, pays no attention to the arguments about what is contemporary jazz, romantic or ethnic music, materializing the substance of music as an art: the beauty, which arises from a heart, open to the emotions. Kontrabando, their basic purpose is the creation of a modern Greek singing dressed by the special colors and sounds of the Oriental sound. The variety of their songs includes original compositions of the group, traditional subjects and songs from all over Greece as well as traditions from Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean, Constantinopolitan songs and rhythms of the "piazza" and also compositions from Istanbul and selected musical moments from the artistic song list of modern Greek music. Kostis Maraveyas, his musical background is of Mediterranean origin including Greek, Italian, French forms and melodies. On stage he presents a multi-ethnic session mixing reggae, old european lounge, French stuff like "Negresses Vertes", with touches of blues 'n rock. John Pappas (Yiannis Pappayiorgas), has produced three cassette of folk music from all over Greece and the islands. The music is all authentic and feature klarino, violi, lavouto, santouri, bouzouki, baglamas and other instruments. Stelios Petrakis, belongs to the new generation of Greek musicians. Born into the Cretan musical tradition and having become one of the foremost masters of the Cretan lyra, he subsequently extended his musical interest to other related genres thus leading him to collaborate with many important Greek and foreign musicians. Stamatis Spanoudakis, he is consciously trying to reconcle his three musical influences (Rock, classical and Byzantine), in his music. He wrote numerous hit songs, the music for many succesfull films, for the theater and television. Since 1994, he concentrates on instrumental music, on Greek historical or religious themes, a music that has an unprecedent appeal. Kristi Stassinopoulou, the successful blend of traditional Greek rhythms and sound colours, haunting Byzantine vocal lines, rembetika music, psychedelic rock, ambience and electronica, combined with Kristi's vivid scenic appearance and personality and her colourful band, sparked great response and led to frequent appearances in music festivals and clubs mostly in Europe and North America. Mikis Theodorakis, has written more than 1000 songs and song-cycles, unforgettable melodies that have become part of the immortal heritage of Greek music. Savina Yannatou, with a background that combines classical studies and "authentic" traditional music (mainly from the Mediterranean Area) with improvised music and jazz, Savina Yannatou and the musicians of Primavera en Salonico find themselves like rope-dancers on the chord which connects the modal music of the East with the equivalent music of Western Europe, music of the Middle Ages and the popular polyphonies of the Mediterranean. Beginning from the melismatic riches of the Eastern Maqam and the charming irregular rhythms they explore the territory of collective free improvisation, meeting there modern jazz. Pavlos Zampetakis, is a Cretan lyra player. (in Greek) Giorgios Zervakis, his passion for Cretan music and personal style of expression made him popular immediately after the release of his first album. His strokes of the lyre and songs touch the sensitive chords of youth, while audiences of all ages throng the venues this artist appears. Top

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