Well...those are one type of Irish music, I guess. Most of the time I'm talking about more traditional style music. (Can't just say traditional as tunes and songs are continually added!) Jigs, reels, some slow airs, and a few ballads tossed in.
It's been awhile since I did my standard Green Linnet posting, right? So I'll say again - they have a GREAT website! For many albums, you can listen to the entire thing online before you buy. I really love that feature...
Oh Sam, I 'm sure you would. Don't know if others would agree, but I think the roots of Bluegrass are in Celtic music! There are many types of Celtic music these days. You have the traditionalists, then you have the young folks who are always pushing the envelope.
You MUST have heard the Chieftans; some consider them the Ambassadors of Celtic Music. They do traditional stuff, then they have done CDs playing behind popular singers. I have "The Long Black Veil" which has singers such as Mick Jagger, Sting, Sinead O'Connor, Marianne Faithful, and Ry Cooder. I also have a CD of Celtic Harp done by the Chieftans which is just wonderful. Go to your local library; chances are it will have several from which to choose, and if they don't ask the folks there to get some!!