Cape Breton Island: The Celtic Heart of North America - celtic music

Tickets on sale now for Celtic Colours International Festival 2013

Jody MacArthur — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:19:18 +0000

Although it feels like Summer’s just begun here on Cape Breton Island, if you’re a fan of Celtic and traditional music, you can’t help thinking a little bit about Autumn and the Celtic Colours International Festival right about now. Tickets for the 17th edition of the award-winning, nine-day festival went on sale this week.

The Chieftains: The Wheel is Come Full Circle

Max MacDonald — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:37:07 +0000

“The work itself has a complete circle of meaning and counterpoint. And without your involvement as a viewer, there is no story." Anish Kapoor

We all have certain dates that hold special meaning for us. It is usually birthdays, anniversaries and the like. October 10, 1997 is one of those dates for me. After a year and a half of living in a world where two steps forward and one step back was the norm, this was the opening night of the first Celtic Colours International Festival.

Cape Breton, Cuba & Bagpipes???

Max MacDonald — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:25:45 +0000

If you ask most people where they can hear Celtic music they would likely answer Scotland and Ireland. An increasing number of folks would also think of Cape Breton because of our living Gaelic culture.

It would surprise some people that the areas of north western Spain, Galicia and Asturias, are also widely recognized as Celtic nations. Both of these regions also have a very active bagpipe tradition. (Their version of the instrument is called the gaita.)

CO-CHEANGLAIDHEAN / CONNECTIONS

Angus MacLeod — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:48 +0000

O chionn ghreis chuir mi seachad dà latha ri teagasg òrain Ghàidhlig do chloinn aig An Roinn Cheilteach de 'n Sgoil Dhannsaidh aig Ceallaigh Nic Artair ann an Cnoc an Iar, Ceap Breatainn. 'S e dannsairean a bh' anns a' mhór-chuid dhe na sgoilearan agus bha 'ad air an togail le bhith dannsadh do sheinn seach inneal ciùil. Rinneadh co-cheangladh glan eadar cànan 'is ceòl 'is dannsa, agus a' chlann 'gan ionnsachadh uile.

A Happy Musical Accident

Max MacDonald — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:36:51 +0000

Celtic Heart Proud to Welcome Max MacDonald to Blog Team

Celtic Heart — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:06:43 +0000

Music is a huge part of Cape Breton's Celtic culture and much of our history is shared through song. The Celtic Heart of North America wants to share our music and history and is pleased to welcome Max MacDonald to the blog team.

Happy New Year from the Celtic Heart of North America

Celtic Heart — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:36:56 +0000

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr. Everyone at the Celtic Heart of North of America would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year. We look forward to another year of sharing the Celtic culture of Cape Breton with you.

We are very proud of our Celtic Heart blog. Our bloggers are passionate about Cape Breton Island’s culture and are ready to share their unique views and experiences.

I’d like to introduce you to two of the Celtic Heart’s bloggers:

Celtic Colours International Festival begins today!

Celtic Heart — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:54:18 +0000

Cape Breton Island's renowned Celtic Colours International Festival begins today and runs for the next nine days in venues throughout the island. There are still tickets available to some of the performances, but you should act fast to get yours, as most will sell out.

For a taste of what you can expect from the Celtic Colours Festival, here's a link to a sampler video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaYFi5C6rnY

Hope to see you there!

Growing Healthy Spirits...at the dance!

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:59:23 +0000

Tune in to Cape Breton - from the Edmonton Journal

Celtic Heart — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:43:09 +0000

Check out this article that was in the Edmonton Journal, discussing a Celtic music focused vacation in Cape Breton:

Click here to read.

The article mentions our members, the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Glenora Inn & Distillery and Inverness County. Doesn't it make you want to visit?