Celtic Thunder
Have you heard of Celtic Thuner? This Irish band, famous throughout Ireland and internationally, is one of those that celebrate Ireland’s traditional…
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Irish jig
Ah, the Irish jig! It’s not just a dance or a melody, it’s a feast for the feet and a marathon for…
Fontaines D.C.
With Fontaines D.C., Ireland is not merely a backdrop. It runs through the accents, the reading, the memories of streets and the…
Dónal Lunny
In an Irish music ensemble, the ear naturally follows the fiddle, flute or voice. Dónal Lunny also invited listeners to hear what…
Imelda May
A snapping double bass, a restless guitar, then a voice that takes centre stage: many first discovered Imelda May through the energy…
Irish song Fields of Athenry
Fields of Athenry” is one of the most iconic and poignant Irish ballads in the Irish repertoire. More than just a song,…
My Bloody Valentine
The opening seconds of Only Shallow make it seem as though the guitars are warping before our eyes. Drums strike, a voice…
The Sean-nós
In the colorful, expressive world of traditional Irish music, the Sean-nós occupies a special place. Its Gaelic name, which means“in the old…
Phil Coulter
The same signature can lie behind the light-hearted refrain of Congratulations, the gravity of The Town I Loved So Well and the…
With or Without You by U2
Released in 1987, “With or Without You” is a key track on the album “The Joshua Tree” by Irish rock band U2.…