You mean instantly recognisable Celtic music like the Pogues classic "Dirty Old Town"? Written by Ewan MacColl from Salford, England? Or instantly recognisable Celtic music like "Silent Night" (German) on the "Celtic Christmas" album I have? Or maybe like the many Ralph McTell songs included in the books of Celtic Balads you see?

Need I go on?

We could make similar comparisons with American and Celtic and/or English music. Little Musgrave / Matty Groves etc. but what is the point. Who can 'lay claim' to any style or genre of music. It's all the same. Some we like, some we don't. Aside from a futile excercise it is also divisive - It hasn't happened yet but it won't be long before some pratt comes on to say how good Celtic music is compared to English crap or vice-versca.

I guess you are talking about Irish or Scottish music as Celtic as well. What about Welsh? Or Cornish? Or Breton?

Sorry but it is all much to complex for any sensible answers. Just relax and enjoy it is my recommendation:-)

Cheers

DtG