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Celtic rock

The fusion of traditional Gaelic music with rock music has become known as Celtic rock. Typical rock instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar and drum kit are combined with acoustic Scottish folk instruments.

In this performance of 'Clueless Wife,' Skerryvore combine traditional pipes, fiddle and accordion with drum kit, electric guitar and bass.

Clueless Wife performed by Skerryvore

Celtic rock can also feature styles such as strathspey, reel, jig, mouth music and waulking song.