Galician Celtic: The Chieftains and "Txalaparta"

This short but sweet random song of the day is by The Chieftains. Called Txalaparta, it is from their 1996 celebration of Galician Celtic music, Santiago (Pilgrimage to Santiago). The Chieftains are an Irish ensemble who introduced the wider world to Irish music. The Chieftains were formed in Dublin in 1962 and played their music primarily around the distinctive sound of uileann pipes. They took their name from the title of a novel by Irish author John Montague. Besides releasing several critically acclaimed albums, they are just as well known for their collaborations with such artists as Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Sinead O'Connor and Roger Daltry. They have released 44 albums.