Cantlos

Cantlos are a song and instrumental duo specialising in the traditional songs of the British Isles and Ireland, with an emphasis on those from the Celtic cultures within these islands. Cantlos are Kirsty Morris and James McCafferty and play clàrsach (Irish/Celtic lever harp), cittern, dulcimer, acoustic guitar, melodeon and bodhrán. Cantlos are available for weddings, celebrations, concerts and festivals. Their repertoire spans more than five centuries of songs and instrumental music, including medieval carols, Elizabethan tavern songs, folk music and contemporary songs within the traditional idiom. For clients who want to get family and friends on their feet and experiencing some traditional dancing from these isles, we bring a complete sound system with digitally recorded folk dance tracks to get everyone in the party mood! All the dances we use are very simple and specifically chosen so they're suitable for absolute beginners of all ages. We walk through each dance before the music starts - and once it does, James calls all the figures while the dancers are doing their stuff. Share an evening with Cantlos and discover for yourself the mystery and magic of songs, music and dances evoked by the Celtic heartlands.