Brollachan blends world rhythms with Celtic melodies into their own unique sound.
Strongly versed in traditional Celtic music, Brollachan doesn't shy away from accepting influence from wherever it may come. Hints of Latin, French-Canadian, and Bulgarian rhythms can be heard amongst traditional Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton melodies.
When European immigrants began to populate Canada's Maritime lands, they brought with them strong traditions of country and culture. As this new land became their own, the melding of cultures formed new and exciting traditions for future generations to develop.
Brollachan is a band formed from this cross-cultural pollination. Cape Breton fiddling and Irish bouzouki mixed with strong piano and accordian accompaniment, all held together by a collective sense of rhythm and drive. The result is truly addictive.
While much of the band's early repetoire drew from traditional standards,
original compositions have slowly begun to make their way into sets.
One by one, these Brollachan compositions have come to represent not only the group's cultural influences but its unique identity as ambassadors of Canada's cultural mosaic.
... an acoustic, eclectic, Celtic band ...
Krista Touesnard : Fiddle
Matt Carter : Bouzouki & Bodhran
Carolyn Holyoke : Piano & Accordion
... an acoustic, eclectic, Celtic band ...
... an acoustic, eclectic, Celtic band ...
... an acoustic, eclectic, Celtic band ...
... an acoustic, eclectic, Celtic band ...
