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West European, Culture, African, Australian & New Zealander, East African, Middle African, South European, East Asian, Asian, North European, East European, European, Southeast Asian, Oceania, Cambodian, Cameroonian, Chinese, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Kenyan, Korean, New Zealander, Norwegian, Pasifika, Polish, Taiwanese, Uzbek, Vietnamese
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Seattle, WA
Seattle is proud to be a leader in promoting and developing sister city relationships with 21 international communities.
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North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, Irish
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Seattle, WA
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Culture, North American, South European, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), East Asian, North European, American (US), Asian, European, Chinese, Irish, Italian, Japanese, South Korean
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Spokane, WA
We are the umbrella organization that supports the activities of Spokane’s five Sister City Societies.
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North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, Irish
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Seattle, WA
Fae Wiedenhoeft and her Seattle based band. Passionate, Folky, Celtic-y Music since 2007.
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North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, British, Irish
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Seattle, WA
Hank Bradley and Cathie Whitesides are traditional folk music masters.
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North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, Irish
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Seattle, WA
Dan Carollo is a Seattle-area finger-style and rhythm guitar accompanist who performs a blend of traditional Irish and American tunes, originals and hymns (primarily in DADGAD tuning).

CeltoGrass is the name of the independent record label founded by guitarist Dan Carollo in 2003. The name also conceptualizes the influence of both traditional Irish and American music.

Take a shot of espresso, a pint of Guinness, old-time religion, a slab of peat, a bag of grass clippings and you have something resembling "CeltoGrass".
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North American, Culture, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), North European, European, Canadian, Irish
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Burnaby, BC
The Celtic Connection is a tabloid size newspaper, with international distribution, published 7 times a year from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, Canadian, Irish
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Seattle, WA
Puget-Sound based Pinniped plays tunes flowing from the Celtic tradition, with old and new pieces from Ireland, Quebec, and even farther afield.
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Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), North European, European, Canadian, Irish
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Vancouver, BC
Pat Chessell was born in Vancouver, British Columbia – not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of Celtic folk musicians. His first public appearance was with his family friend, the late Danny Burns in Vancouver's now defunct Culpepper's Pub, a venue which became well known for hosting some of the best Celtic music in town.
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Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), North European, European, Canadian, Irish
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Kiérah is a dynamic Celtic fiddle performer and composer from B.C., Canada. With 13 years of Classical training behind her, Kiérah takes Celtic fiddling to a whole new level.
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Culture, North American, American (North, South, Central, & Caribbean), American (US), North European, European, Canadian, Irish, Scottish
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Culture, North European, European, Irish
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Vashon Island
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
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Seattle, WA
A Seattle-based, competitive Irish Dance school with over 40 years of history in the Pacific Northwest.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
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West Richland, WA
Skweez The Weezle plays traditional and original Celtic tunes and songs on bagpipes, whistles, guitar, bodhràn, and other instruments.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
Location
Seattle, WA
Seattle Irish Dance Company is the premier professional Irish dance company based in the Pacific Northwest, and we're excited you're here.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
Location
Seattle, WA
The Seattle Gaels, a program of the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle, endeavors to promote the Irish Sports of Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie to Men, Women and Youth in the pacific northwest.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
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Renton, WA
Rowan Fae Irish Dance offers classes to people of all ages and abilities in Renton, Washington.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish, Scottish
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Tacoma, WA
Seamus and Suzanne are a married couple who, since 1991, have played for weddings, banquets, school ceremonies and programs, memorial services, community festivals and other events ~ and have consistently endeavored to make their music and decorum appropriate to each occasion.
Community Focus
Culture, North European, European, Irish
Location
, WA
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Culture, North European, European, Irish
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Olalla
Founded by Pam and Philip Boulding, Magical Strings has been sharing the joy of Celtic music and dance in the lives of people around the United States and abroad since 1978. They have recorded 21 albums encompassing traditional Celtic arrangements, original compositions and subtle world music influences, collaborating with incredible musicians such as Dan Fogelberg, Garrison Keillor, Alex di Grassi, Amadou Jobarteh, and Keola Beamer. When not on the road, Philip and Pam teach, build instruments, compose, and seem to have boundless energy for their creative life which is nurtured at their home, Magic Hill, on a beautiful farm by the Puget Sound.