Ancient bards, Welsh gipsies, and Celtic folklore in the cauldron of regeneration
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The author discusses the decline in bardic traditions in 19th Century Wales and their revival by the dominant culture in the 20th Century. Topics include the role of gypsies in sustaining Celtic culture and the rise of the Roberts and Wood families as performers of ancient Welsh music.
Publisher: California Folklore Society
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 1998
Wales, Bards and bardism, Bards
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 1998
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Celtic music and the growth of the feis movement in the Scottish Highlands
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The author discusses the renewed popularity of Gaelic music in the Scottish Highlands. Topics include the evolution of the Gaelic song tradition in Scotland and the resurgence of feisen, or musical festivals.
Publisher: California Folklore Society
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 1998
Scotland, Music festivals, Gaelic language, Scottish Gaelic language
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 1998
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Subjects list: United Kingdom, History, Music
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