The Celts (band)

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The Celts
GenresFolk
LabelsNew Market Music
Past membersMichael Caine
Jeremy Dunlop
Brian McLaughlin
Alex Black
Martin Ball

The Celts is an Australian folk music band. Members included: Michael Caine (mandolin & whistle), Jeremy Dunlop (guitar), Brian McLaughlin (vocals & bodhran), Alex Black and Martin Ball (fiddle & keyboards). Their second album, The Rocky Road, saw them nominated for ARIA Award for Best World Music Album. [1]

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Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak positions
AUS
The Celts
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: New Market Music (NEW 1056.2)
  • Formats: CD
Rocky Road
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: New Market Music (NEW 1072.2)
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
1995 Rocky Road Best World Music Album Nominated [2]

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References

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  2. ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.