While the popularity of Riverdance and other Irish dance and musical productions continues to grow, there are a few Celtic musicians that outshine the hype. Chief among them is a the five-piece band called Solas, with vocals by the remarkable Karan Casey. As Earle Hitchner of the Irish Echo expressed it: "Solas is the rarest of all Irish bands -- able to play traditional music with exceptional style and imagination. Solas has to be ranked among one of the most exciting Irish bands anywhere in the world." To find Solas' music online, go to www.amazon.com. For a listing of other Celtic artists, go to www.shanachie.com/Genres/Irish.htm or www.celticheartbeat.com. For more information on Irish music playing at a pub, club or music hall near you, go to www.irishvoice.com/arts.htm.   | Home | Cultural | Environmental | Musical | Ordinary | | Contact Us | About the Authors | © Copyright 2007 fiftythings