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Ireland boasts of a rich music tradition and culture. It’s a relatively small country but has contributed significantly to the European music. It has always remained at the forefront of revival of world music. The music produced here gives you an ethereal feel. The long lasting effect of the country’s music stays with the listeners for a long time. The major love of its citizens is undoubtedly folk music tradition.
Since 1950s and 60s, folk music was the most prevalent genre in this small country. After that, revival took center stage and famous artists Sean O’Raida completely changed the Irish musical landscape. He was a great composer and hugely respected among the music lovers of the Ireland.
More than anything else, Irish music has remained fascinated by voice of singers. Human voice takes the center stage in Irish music world. With the changing times and shrinking world, other genres like pop, rock and hip-hop also attained massive popularity. The country is blessed with singers like Damien Rice, Paul Brady, Anne Scot, Luka Bloom, Damien Dempsey, Moore, Mick Hanly, Pierce Turner, Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine. Musical groups like Boyzone, Frances Balck and Sisters Mary are known in many parts of the world.
But if there is one genre that made Irish music stand where it is today then it must be rock phenomenon. It swept the country off its feet. Who haven’t heard of Thin Lizzie, Rory Gallaghar, U2, Cranberries, Boomtown Rats and Stiff Little Fingers? The Irish music has also been blessed with composers like Shane MacGown and Pogues Frontman.
Talking about local music of the country, the instruments that are commonly used include, fiddle, banjo, the single hand drum, uileann pipes like the Scottish bagpipes, accordion, and guitar. It’s a sheer pleasure to listen to Irish songs. It’s sure to enthrall all the senses.
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