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Sep 13, 2024 · The folk revival of this era saw Irish traditional music gaining recognition well beyond the island’s shores, captivating international audiences and beginning a wave of inbound cultural appreciation. From local farmhouses to major concert halls in New York and London, Irish sounds were shared, elevating both musical and cultural pride.
Apr 22, 2024 · Irish folk music, a unique and vibrant thread in the tapestry of world music, has become a significant cultural export recognised for its global influence. The genre has a distinct melodic charm that captures the spirit of Ireland’s rich history, storytelling traditions, and communal ethos. Its appeal stretches far beyond the emerald borders ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Irish traditional music remains a testament to the resiliency of cultural expression. It has traversed from local pub sessions to grand international stages, preserving emotional resonance and uniting communities. The tunes, like “The Kesh Jig,” continue to be cherished, symbolising Ireland’s enchanting musical heritage.
Jun 6, 2023 · Irish traditional music is now an artform played throughout the world by a diverse range of people. In Ireland in the 1960s, we had less than one hundred uilleann pipers. Now we have uilleann ...
Apr 3, 2023 · Irish folk music is enjoying a revival. A PARTICULAR IDEA of Ireland’s traditional music is fixed in the global imagination. You may have seen it play out in “The Banshees of Inisherin”, an ...
Ever since the new RTÉ Folk Awards were launched in May, I’ve been thinking about what ‘folk music’ means to audiences now. Up until recently, the phrase ‘traditional music’ was the prevalent one in Ireland because the word ‘folk’ had become so commercialised in the 60s and 70s that musicians had moved away from it.
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Aug 24, 2022 · Irish traditional music is among the most popular World Music genres of our time. Performed throughout the world and patronized by audiences on a global scale in diverse social and cultural ...