Clann Lir

Clann Lir (from Irish - "Children of Lir") is a Russian folk collective that has evolved into a supergroup, performing ancient Celtic songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Clann Lir ensemble is a side project of some of the leaders in the field of popular music in Moscow. These include the singer-songwriter Hellawes of Melnitsa (a band she formed in 1999), the bagpiper Vladimir Lazerson of Tintal, the vocalist Yuri Andreychuk of Voinstvo Sidov, and the composer and keyboard player Konstantin Vyshinsky.

Unlike the main bands of members, Clann Lir does not perform their own compositions in folk music or folk rock styles. Instead, they perform traditional Celtic folk songs. Their repertoire includes songs in the languages of the Celtic peoples (Irish, Gaelic, and Welsh), as well as secular Irish music from the 18th century.

The band's name, which translates from Irish to "Children of Lir" or "Family of Lir", is inspired by the ancient Irish legend of the same name.