About Celtic fusion
Celtic fusion is a music genre that emerged in Ireland, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of Celtic music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Mike Oldfield and Alan Stivell.
From Wikipedia
Celtic fusion is an umbrella term for any modern music style which incorporates influences from Celtic music or from Celtic people.
It is a syncretic musical tradition which borrows freely from the musical traditions of all the Celtic nations and the Celtic diaspora, as well as from all styles of popular music; it is thus sometimes associated with the Pan-Celtic movement. While Celtic fusion may include authentic music from any Celtic nation, it may also feature non-traditional or non-Celtic music that has been influenced by the common characteristic of Celtic identity.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Celtic fusion.
Key artists
- Mike Oldfield
- Alan Stivell
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Celtic fusion?
Celtic fusion is a music genre that emerged in Ireland, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of Celtic music.
Where and when did Celtic fusion originate?
Celtic fusion originated in Ireland, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Celtic fusion artists?
Mike Oldfield and Alan Stivell.