Artist description NAVAN is a Celtic vocal group from Madison, WI singing in the languages of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. The repertoire is traditional and newly-arranged traditional, including some original tunes set to historical Celtic language poetry.

Music Style Celtic

Musical Influences Enya, Clannad, Altan, Mac-Talla, Lillis Ó Laoire, Máire Ní Bhraonáin, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Catherine-Ann MacPhee, Far From Home, La Bottine Souriante, Värttinä, Laïs, Coope, Boyes & Simpson, King's College Choir, Choir of King's College, Mary O'Hara, Ken

Similar Artists Enya, Clannad, Altan, Capercaillie, Anúna, Anuna, Finest Kind, Bothy Band, De Danann, Anam, MacKenzie

Artist History NAVAN was formed in 1998 by four friends who share a love of singing, and who wanted specifically to take part in and promote singing in the Celtic languages.

Group Members Joan BettnerElizabeth FinePaul GormanSíle Shigley

Instruments Vocals

Albums An Cuimhin Leat, Doirlinn Records, 2000, DR11032

Press Reviews “Navan is a soul inspiring ensemble of Gaelic singers. Rooted in the sean nós traditions of Ireland and Scotland, their music will move you, both culturally and spiritually.”--Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, author of A Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music “Simply wondrous! Simply marvelous ! My heartiest congratulations for a wonderful performance. If there had been only one or two great songs, it would still have been super. But a CD full of such glorious music and harmony. I am in ecstasy!”--Jim Weitzman, President, New World Radio, Washington DC“Navan is outstanding! Their voices weave together with a power and grace that touch the soul and inspire the imagination. Their sound is a journey to the heart of song.”--Doug Miller, Director, Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI“They offer an immersion into the pure music of the human voice, and it is a baptism bothexquisitely beautiful and wonderfully ‘Celtic.’”--Ron Crow, author of Irish Home Tutor

Location Madison, WI - USA

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