Celtic rock facts for kids

Celtic rock
Stylistic origins	Irish folk music Rock music folk rock Scottish folk music Celtic music
Cultural origins	1960s, Celtic nations
Typical instruments	Guitar bass guitar Celtic harp mandolin banjo drums bagpipes fiddle accordion
Fusion genres
Celtic punk Celtic metal
Other topics
Celtic fusion

Celtic rock is a genre of folk rock. It is also a type of Celtic fusion which uses Celtic music, instrumentation and themes into rock music. It has been popular since the early 1970s. It was an important foundation for developing of very successful mainstream Celtic bands and popular musical performers. It was also important for creating other types of music genres. It is important keeping and defining regional and national identities and in fostering a pan-Celtic culture. It has also helped to introduce those cultures to other people.

Definition

The style of music is the combination of traditional Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Breton musical forms with rock music.