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Rewriting the Roots: Modern Celtic Music
Embark on a spirited journey through Celtic traditions, tracing folk music’s global evolution from centuries-old melodies to vibrant, contemporary sounds.
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Tue, 29 Sept 2026
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Mon, 28 Sept 2026: 7:15 pm,8:15 pm
Tue, 29 Sept 2026: 7:15 pm,8:15 pm
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Karl Taylor and Friends
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Rewriting the Roots: Modern Celtic Music

Karl Taylor and Friends
Crossing BordersMusic
28 & 29 Sep 2026
Esplanade Concourse
30mins (No Intermission)
Free
Rewriting the Roots: Modern Celtic Music

Synopsis

Experience a journey rooted in traditional Celtic music, exploring the vibrant evolution of "contemporary trad" and how it made its way across the globe. From Irish and Scottish (and even English!) compositions to American old-time and a touch of Cape Breton, this performance charts how centuries old melodies escaped their villages, travelled the world and evolved into something fresh.

Brothers Karl Taylor and Jimmy Patrick, on melodeon and guitar respectively, draw on their UK roots —revisiting tunes from their childhood alongside original compositions from Jimmy, shaped by his experience performing with world-renowned musicians to this day. Keyboard player Paul Floot grounds the group with a formidable traditional pedigree, drawing on a lifetime of experience including competing in the Fleadh Cheoil. Finally, local Singaporean bodhrán and flute player Pamela Ng brings her multi-instrumental talent to drive the rhythm home with authenticity and groove.

Together, this group expertly bridges old-world tradition with high-octane modern arrangement, delivering a dynamic performance that proves folk music is a living, breathing, global language.

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