Emerald Music

Emerald Music is an independent record label specialising in Irish, Scottish and Celtic music. It is based in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Background

Emerald Music was founded in 1964 by Mervyn Solomon, whom was the first person to record Rory Gallagher and Van Morrison of the R & B group "Them". The label now specialises in Irish traditional and country music, and Compilation albums. It also covers a range of Scottish music, including some of Scotland's most famous pipe bands. The company has an extensive back catalogue and claims to be one of the most comprehensive Irish and Scottish record labels.

Artists

Artists on this label included Jim Armstrong, and John Wilson who both played with Them, and the John Anderson Big Band, who played on the Jive Bunny hit records. Their current catalogue includes 1980s Irish rock band Bagatelle, 1950s singer Bridie Gallagher, Scottish singers Andy Stewart and Isla Grant, techno duo Celtic Pride, Irish folk groups Cu Chulainn and Usnagh and singer Malachi Cush.

ee also

* List of record labels

External links

* [http://www.emeraldmusiconline.com/ Emerald Music]