Artists similar to
Altan
Irish folk band
In short
The artists most similar to Altan are Clannad, Capercaillie, The Chieftains, Solas and Loreena McKennitt, from the same folk, celtic and irish folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Altan?
The artists most similar to Altan are Clannad, Capercaillie, The Chieftains, Solas and Loreena McKennitt, from the same folk, celtic and irish folk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Altan?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Moya Brennan have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Altan" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Altan?
Altan is usually associated with folk, celtic and irish folk (group · IE · active since 1987), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.