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Celtic Pop

Defining Celtic Pop can be complex since it involves delving into European history, issues of emigration and cross-cultural contact, modern politics, and endless debates on the authenticity of traditional music and culture around the globe. To indicate a possible Celtic connection, we might rely on the instruments used, such as the traditional tin whistle or uilleann pipes, or the language in a vocal performance, which is usually Gaelic. Still other markers could be the performers’ heritage (typically either Irish or Scottish) or the song genre performed (for example, a jig or reel).