Runa

Runa is a Celtic music group based in Philadelphia, Nashville and Chicago, with members from Ireland, the United States and Canada. The group combines traditional music from Ireland and Scotland with elements of folk and jazz.

Style and influences

The band works within Celtic roots music, drawing on Irish and Scottish traditions while adding modern acoustic and jazz influences. Its listed influences include Mary Black, The Chieftains, U2, Solas, Karen Casey, Loreena McKennitt, Wolfstone, Nickel Creek, Sarah McLachlan, Enya, Moya Brennan, Kate Rusby, Dervish, Gerry O'Beirne, Clannad, Natalie MacMaster and Amos Lee.

Line-up and base

Runa’s members are located across three US cities: Philadelphia, Nashville and Chicago. The group’s international make-up reflects its Irish, American and Canadian membership.