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In
six short years Solas has made a major impact in both America and
abroad as an Irish music supergroup whose albums and live shows are
among the finest and most exciting musical experiences anywhere. Led
by multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan, they interpret a wide range of
material in surprising ways; songs by contemporary artists are given
a Celtic tinge, making explicit their connections with the deep ultimately
Celtic roots of American music. |
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Solas’ latest
work The Edge Of Silence (Shanachie) is a moody, noir-ish song
cycle with a cinematic feel. The Edge Of Silence shows Solas to be one
of those rare artists – like Bela Fleck, Yossou N’Dour,
Taj Mahal, Johhny Cash – who are masters of a tradition yet transcend
musical category. It is a clear declaration by Solas that they are determined
to expand the musical possibilities of the traditions they’ve
mastered.
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- Earle Hitchner, Trad Beat, Irish Echo Solas may be the best band in Celtic music; it is certainly the most adventurous. - Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe Seamus Egan and Solas make mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world’s best. Not bad for a local yank. - David Hiltbrand, Inquirer Magazine, Philadelphia News |
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Phone (831) 622-9060 - Fax (831) 622-9061 Email: ccmc@culturalmonterey.org Web: http://www.culturalmonterey.org |
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