Cantara
was formed in 1998. Cantara
won the Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections festival Glasgow 2003.
An Edinburgh based Celtic/world music band, the lineup is currently
Highland Pipes, spanish and electric Guitars, Electric Bass, Vocals,
Whistle, Drums and Percussion.
Cantara members originate from various musical backgrounds.
As a result of the contrasting backgrounds we have developed a unique
fusion of styles.
The band has featured on 'Celtic Connections' (Radio Scotland) and has
made live appearances on WAM TV, Tartan TV, Cable TV and Sky TV
These performances took place on the Ross Band Stand -Princes Street
Gardens 2002, 2003 and 2004) as part of the Edinburgh international
festival.
As a consequence of our success at Celtic Connections Cantara performed
alongside "The Afro Celts"(main stage GRCH) and" Ali
Mullers World Orchestra"(The Barrowlands) during Glasgows Celtic
Connections festival 2004)
We have also appeared at the 'Tinto Folk Festival '98/''99' & ' Dunbar
Folk Festival '98', Knockengorragh festival 2004
Cantara have been venturing further afield in the last few years with
a short tours of italy in 2004, 2005, 2006.2007 and 2008 including "Celtica"
festival in Val d Aosta in northern Italy.
To listen to some a sample tracks from this site simply click on the track links bellow.
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some tracks off celtic world.
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full legnth tracks
The
Titanic
breton reggie
El Paco
the sleeping tune
streaker
solway shore
Breton Afric
William Marshall
The road
You can contact Cantara at
martinstruthers007@googlemail.com