My last post on this subject also. What began as a request by me concerning my Myspace Music page promoting the music of Asturias and Galicia -- and some of the bands do feature the hurdy gurdy as well as the gaita (the Spanish bagpipe). My post was in reference to the Galician music available for download that was being discussed which turned into a debate of semantics, history and style. I call the music I play "Celtic" because it is a convenient term to describe a certain style of music. It has nothing to do with any historical connotation. But, some us need to place labels on our music in order to target an audience -- whether we play folk music of a particular country, or jazz, or French dance music, or klezmer, etc. So, in my opinion, the word "Celtic" gives a potential buyer, listener, booking agent, or concert goer an idea of what my music sounds like and also to be able to publicize an event properly. I appreciate all the comments and discussion as this is a very personal type of music for me, but we have been straying away from what this list is supposed to discuss. While the king has spoken I think that the subject of Celtic music (especially when hurdy gurdy is prominently featured) should be sonsidered on-topic. Thank you, Jake Conte __
Italian by birth, American by assimilation, Celtic by design. Celtic Spain: _www.myspace.com/celticspain_ (http://www.myspace.com/celticspain) The music of Asturias and Galicia (Celtic Spain) Jake Conte: _www.myspace.com/jakeconte_ (http://www.myspace.com/jakeconte) Information on music and lecture projects Castle Keep: _www.myspace.com/castlekeepband_ (http://www.myspace.com/castlekeepband) English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh folk songs in a progressive style. ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
