Celtic Music in Italy: Celtic Music In Italy
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Maybe this is slightly off the subject, but I'm not so sure Celtic is the best adjective for the music we identify as Celtic music.I have heard traditional Italian music that sounds basically the same as traditional Celtic music. I recommend the "Rough Guide to the Music of Italy" to anyone interested in Italian folk music. You can buy a copy at amazon.com or many music stores. I believe that I have read that Celtic Music's roots can be traced back to a time period more so than a people (I think it was the 13th century.) Its to bad we couldn't call it 13th century music.
Furthermore, the bagpipes were an invention of the people of the Middle East, and first brought to Europe by Italians/Romans.
And to this day, one of the worlds best bagpiping festivals is held annually in Scampoli, Italy.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter?
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