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Lúnasa: New Sounds in Celtic Music

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Lúnasa performs in NPR's Studio 4A. Enlarge image i

Lúnasa performs in Studio 4A.

Julia Peck, NPR
Lúnasa performs in NPR's Studio 4A.

Lúnasa performs in Studio 4A.

Julia Peck, NPR

When Lúnasa released a self-titled debut CD in 1997, the Irish quintet was immediately credited with launching a new chapter in Celtic music. Combining traditional melodies with driving rhythms, the band created a fresh improvisational sound with a distinct Irish flavor. Five recordings later, Lúnasa remains one of the most popular Irish acoustic groups on the international music scene.

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Irish acoustic band Lúnasa.

Giorgia Bertazzi
Irish acoustic band Lúnasa

Irish acoustic band Lúnasa.

Giorgia Bertazzi

The band joins NPR's Fred Child in Studio 4A to share some music from the Emerald Isle.

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