It seems an odd combination...Celtic music from a Czech band, but it turns out that in the 1990s, the Czechs were just beginning to rediscover their Celtic roots, especially in the west, where the ruins of a Celtic fortress still remain. The history of the land is as interesting as the music of Poitin, who perform not only dreamy ballads, but also rollicking pub sing-a-longs, scintillating jigs, and thundering reels from Ireland, Scotland and England.

Since they formed, Poitin has undergone a metamorphasis as far as their sound, incorporating more progressive elements into their traditional repertoire. With their new album having caused a bit of controversy with the addition of a saxophone, the band promises something that even traditionalists will enjoy. Nothing wrong with a fresh sound. And that is precisely what Poitín brings to the world of Celtic music.

Hometown: Pilsen, Czech Republic
Similar Artists: Flook, Solas, Planxty, Steeleye Span, Chieftains
Influences: Flook, Solas, Planxty, Steeleye Span, Chieftains

Website: Poitin
Download MP3: Congress Reel

Posted by Karen J. Brady, Tuesday, November 07, 2006.
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