Celtarabia: A Unique and Unforgettable World Music Experience
Celtarabia is not just another world music band. They are pioneers of a vibrant, high-energy fusion that seamlessly blends Arabic, Andalusian, Celtic, and Medieval influences with contemporary beats, creating an irresistible urge to dance. This UK-based ensemble, featuring some of the country’s finest world dance musicians, delivers a spectacular and memorable live show that has captivated audiences across the UK and Europe.
What Sets Celtarabia Apart?
- Unique Sound: A captivating blend of ancient and modern, powered by an arsenal of instruments including Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, Cittern, African and Arabic Percussion, Drum Kit, Didgeridoo, and Bass Guitar.
- High-Energy Performances: Known for their infectious energy and consummate showmanship, Celtarabia guarantees a packed dance floor.
- “Erect medievalism to tribal dervish”- Mojo magazine perfectly encapsulates their unique fusion.
- Proven Track Record: Celtarabia has garnered acclaim throughout the UK and Europe, building a loyal following with their celebratory live shows.
- Versatile Appeal: Their music transcends genres, appealing to world music aficionados, folk enthusiasts, and anyone who loves to dance.
- Perfect for: Festivals, venues, weddings, private parties, cultural events, and any occasion that demands a unique and unforgettable musical experience.
- A Brief History: Founded by Quentin Budworth, Celtarabia was conceived as an innovative fusion of cultural elements to create a new and exciting form of acoustic dance music 1994.
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Celtarabia play incredible and exciting world music.
They have a unique sound, consummate showmanship and an unusual combination of ancient and modern instruments. Celtarabia are a spectacular and memorable band and their vibrant, celebratory live show and amazing musicianship has gained them fans throughout the UK and Europe.
Vibrant, exciting and passionate music played on medieval and tribal instruments. Rhythmic, wild, different and dangerous, this innovative cross-over music is played in the true spirit of celebration. Drawing inspiration from the universality and diversity of acoustic dance cultures – ancient tunes are combined with irresistible beats to create music with tremendous popular appeal, a real crowd pleaser, capable of having any audience dancing .
A very brief history of Celtarabia
Originally initiated by Quentin Budworth as an experiment into the fusion of cultural elements to create a new, very different acoustic dance music. The aim of the project is to present and popularise the universality and diversity of acoustic dance culture to audiences who would not normally have access to the performance of acoustic or indeed Arabo-European music. The project also aims to develop the performance and repertory of a new acoustic dance music which fuses traditional practices with developments made in the fields of contemporary.The band plays a wide range of unusual instruments in unusual ways in order to create a unique dance sound.
They have released four albums:
The Lost Music of Celtarabia GRINCD942
Ancient Forces OSMOCD011
Union of Souls Celtarabia Meets the Rootsman TEMCD013
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