Altan

No Irish traditional band in the past dozen years has had a wider impact on music lovers throughout the world than Altan, "the hottest group in the Celtic realm these days" (The Boston Globe). With its heartwarming, dynamic live performances, and its award-winning recordings, which range dynamically from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs, the group has delighted fans from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle. The members of Altan have always believed that Irish traditional music is a modern music in every sense, and the band's growing influence and popularity have proved them right.