Donegal, the Celtic Northwest of Ireland, with its Irish language, folklore, legends, its treasure of traditional songs and melodies and its majestic landscape, provides inspiration for the compositions of the group Norland Wind. Donegal born Noel Duggan, also member of the Irish cult group Clannad (17 CDs, Grammy award) lends a strong Celtic element to the group's repertoire with songs in his native Irish language. Haunting harp instrumentals written by Thomas Loefke, songs composed by singer/guitarist Kerstin Blodig and traditional songs from Donegal are the main features of the programme. The harp, Kerstin's clear, expressive voice, Noel's earthy baritone, compact guitar and keyboard arrangements and vocal harmony blend to create a uniquely evocative and emotional sound. Celine Donoghue‘s fiddle puts extra energy to this special Norland Wind sound and Matthias Kießling’s keyboard provides the warm foundation.

Current CD: "From Shore to Shore" (Laika / Rough Trade)

Sound file: “A Norland Wind concert in 8 minutes”

1.   "...missionaries of Celtic music with overwhelming reactions and standing ovations at
           their gigs." VG, Norway
   

2.   "...quite different, yet as stirring as, those mournful ballads of the Emerald Isle."
           Daytona Beach, USA
   

3.   "...belong to the most important composers of today's Irish music." PZC, NL
   

4.   "...a treat for tired ears, disarmingly vibrant muse ..."   Rock and Reel, GB
   

5.   "...sound of charming unobtrusive fascination."   Irland Journal, D
   

6.   "...Blodig impressed us with one of the most expressive voices we've ever heard."
           Glamdalen, Norway
   

7.   "...Loefke writes poetry with his music" new folk sounds, NL
   

booking: thomas@norlandwind.eu  tel: +49 171 271 0944