About Gaelic folk music
Gaelic folk music is a music genre that emerged in Scotland, Ireland and Isle of Man. It is usually classed as a form of European folk music.
From Wikipedia
Gaelic folk music or Gaelic traditional music is the folk music of Goidelic-speaking communities in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, often including lyrics in those languages. Characteristic forms of Gaelic music include sean-nós and puirt à beul singing, piobaireachd, jigs, reels, and strathspeys.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gaelic folk music.
- ↑ European folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Gaelic folk music?
Gaelic folk music is a music genre that emerged in Scotland, Ireland and Isle of Man. It is usually classed as a form of European folk music.
Where and when did Gaelic folk music originate?
Gaelic folk music originated in Scotland, Ireland and Isle of Man.