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Roaring with Passion: Exploring the Music of Aslan
Aslan is an Irish rock group from Dublin who first formed in the 80s. They are not widely known outside of Ireland and have become known as one of our best-kept secrets.
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The Saw Doctors
The Saw Doctors formed in 1986 and released fifteen albums. They have achieved nineteen top-thirty hits and are renowned worldwide for their energetic live performances.
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The Traditional Irish Bodhrán Drum
The bodhrán is an Irish framed drum and ranges from 25 to 65cm in diameter. The bodhrán is made from goats-skins, tacked to one side. (Synthetic heads or other animal skins are sometimes used.)
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Mary Black
Mary had great musical talent from an earlier age and was influenced by her musical parents, brothers, and sister.
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The Undertones: Unleashing the Spirit of Derry Pop-Punk
The Undertones formed in 1974 in the city of Derry when a group of young schoolboys shared their love for music.
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Irish Uilleann Pipes
The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes.
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The Irish Harp
The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound but did not always carry the same honor as it […]
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The Irish Tin Whistle
The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. It is a well-known and regularly used instrument in traditional Irish music.
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Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher was born Liam Rory Gallagher on the 2nd March 1948 in a town in Co. Donegal called Ballyshannon.
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Traditional Irish Fiddle
The Irish fiddle is one of the most important instruments in the traditional repertoire of Irish music. It dates back several hundred years; however, there is not much information on its earliest origins.
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Thin Lizzy
In 1969, Thin Lizzy formed in Dublin and went on to write and perform many songs throughout the years.
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Clannad
Clannad is a traditional Irish folk group formed in 1970. Hailing from the wildness of the northwest of Donegal, Clannad has become one of Ireland’s most respected and treasured musical groups.