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                  Folk Music




The recent rediscovery of traditional music is regarded to as a major achievement for the whole of Irish cultural flourishing; far from the stereotype representing fiddle players wearing woolen caps and playing in smoky pubs, apart from the misleading trend of commercial elaborations merging Celtic reminiscences with new age or pagan genders, the liveliness and fascination of Irish music is simply outstanding.
Charming vocalists such as Dolores Keane, Luke Kelly and Maura O'Connell, together with the perfect synthesis of tradition and research performed by such groups as The Dubliners, The Chieftains, Planxty and many others, represent a sample of the amazing variety provided to all fond lovers of the Green Island.
Not really a few words, not even some pages but maybe a lifetime would hardly be sufficient to explore the fascinating universe of Irish musical tradition and culture; let's just say that continuous innovation is being developed as well thanks to those artists (The Pogues and Stockton's Wing are the first names one may recall) whose efforts are constantly dedicated to the blending of vital heritages from the tradition with up-to-date suggestions from rock and metropolitan music.



The Abbey Tavern in Howth provides its customers
with a taste of genuine Irish Folk music 

Instruments peculiar to Ireland such as the Harp, the Piano Accordion and the Tin Whistle give this melody a special tone and shade: Sample n°1  

A native fishermen Ballad is performed with widespread instruments such as the Banjo and the Guitar: Sample n°2

A most typical Irish wish pronounced by Greg Rosenstock: Wish



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