Iona

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Iona were a British band formed in 1989, named after the Scottish island. They blended Celtic folk, progressive rock, and Christian themes into long, atmospheric music.

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The Book of Kells by Iona

Iona's 1992 album inspired by the ancient gospel manuscript, an ambitious record I found years later.

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Iona by Iona

Iona's 1990 Celtic Christian debut, a record of wind and water I came to long after it was made.

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Open Sky by Iona

A later discovery: Iona's 2000 album folds Celtic folk and progressive rock into long, open instrumentals about faith and place.

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Another Realm by Iona

Iona's 2011 double album weaves Celtic folk and prog rock into a long, sweeping work about the unseen world.

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Beyond These Shores by Iona

Iona's 1993 Celtic concept album, a voyage drawn from the legend of St Brendan, which I found long after its release.

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Journey into the Morn by Iona

Iona's 1996 album is sweeping Celtic worship, weaving Irish melody and prog rock into a long, prayerful journey.

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The Circling Hour by Iona

Iona's 2006 album weaves Celtic folk and progressive rock into long, soaring music about creation and grace.

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