Humantities Connection

Jacksonville

April 6, 2008. Grada Celtic Ensemble at Illinois College in Jacksonville. A blend of contemporary music styles, modern songs and traditional Irish music, Grada has garnered a strong following around the globe. The Celtic quintet has performed at numerous international festivals and played to four consecutive sold-out shows in Dublin before beginning their world tour. The group’s five members play a variety of instruments, some familiar, such as the guitar, fiddle, whistle and flute, and others more traditional Celtic instruments, such as the bouzouki and the bodhran. 217-245-3000 or www.ic.edu.