Although originally a classically trained guitarist Richard Searles has been known to incorporate elements of such varied sounds as Celtic Renaissance and world music into his music that often results in a relaxing new age blend Searles hails from Lo…

Celtic master John Whelan and his red two-row button accordion have been inseparable since the first day he picked up the instrument at age 11 in Dunstable England Whelans Irish father who hails from County Wexford and his Irish mother who comes from…

Libana is a unique feminist performing group whose interpretations of ethnic and spiritual woman-themed music from around the globe have been performed at educational institutions folkethnic events and womens music and cultural festivals across North…

Goth metal stars Within Temptation marry the guitar-driven force of hard rock with the sweep and grandeur of symphonic music and the results have made them one of the most popular bands ever in the Netherlands Within Temptation were formed in 1996 by…