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Luke Kelly
56,566 listeners
Luke Kelly, (17 November 1940 - 30 January 1984) was an Irish singer and folk musician from Dublin, Ireland, most famous as a member of the… read moreLuke Kelly, (17 November 1940 - 30 January 1984) was an Irish singer and folk musician from Dublin, Ireland, most famous as a member of the band The Dubliners. Kelly was one of the best-known figures of the Irish folk music movement of t… read moreLuke Kelly, (17 November 1940 - 30 January 1984) was an Irish singer and folk musician from Dublin, Ireland, most famous as a member of the band The Dubliners. Kelly was one of the best-known figures of the Irish folk music movement of the 1960s and 1970s. A Dubliner from the north inner city, he… read more -
Ye Vagabonds
22,984 listeners
Ye Vagabonds is Irish folk duo brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn. They grew up in rural Carlow but moved to Dublin in 2012. The duo… read moreYe Vagabonds is Irish folk duo brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn. They grew up in rural Carlow but moved to Dublin in 2012. The duo's blend of harmonic folk music is influenced by traditional Irish and European music, American … read moreYe Vagabonds is Irish folk duo brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn. They grew up in rural Carlow but moved to Dublin in 2012. The duo's blend of harmonic folk music is influenced by traditional Irish and European music, American old time, and the music of the 1960s folk revival. View wiki -
Planxty
80,678 listeners
Planxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal L… read morePlanxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and L… read morePlanxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and Liam O'Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle). The band was… read more -
Hamish Imlach
14,912 listeners
Hamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents… read moreHamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents who were serving there, the family moved to Glasgow when he was 13yo. He influenced many other ar… read moreHamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents who were serving there, the family moved to Glasgow when he was 13yo. He influenced many other artists, including John Martyn, the incredible string band and… read more -
The Wolfe Tones
125,526 listeners
The Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable… read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek … read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek Warfield, and Noel Nagle, and Tommy Byrne. The band take its… read more -
John Francis Flynn
15,762 listeners
John Francis Flynn is an Irish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitarist, flute, tin whistle) based in Dublin. His music centres aro… read moreJohn Francis Flynn is an Irish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitarist, flute, tin whistle) based in Dublin. His music centres around traditional and folk material from Ireland. His debut album “I would Not Live Always' top… read moreJohn Francis Flynn is an Irish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitarist, flute, tin whistle) based in Dublin. His music centres around traditional and folk material from Ireland. His debut album “I would Not Live Always' topped The Guardian's list of Folk Albums of the Year for … read more -
Lankum
50,000 listeners
Lankum is an Irish four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin that combines distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of u… read moreLankum is an Irish four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin that combines distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous D… read moreLankum is an Irish four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin that combines distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads f… read more -
The Scratch
16,892 listeners
There appear to be two bands called The Scratch. 1) The Scratch are a St.Albans based five peice band formed in 2002. Influences are mainly… read moreThere appear to be two bands called The Scratch. 1) The Scratch are a St.Albans based five peice band formed in 2002. Influences are mainly found in the realms of classic English rock from The Buzzcocks, T-Rex, The Kinks, Primal Scream, … read moreThere appear to be two bands called The Scratch. 1) The Scratch are a St.Albans based five peice band formed in 2002. Influences are mainly found in the realms of classic English rock from The Buzzcocks, T-Rex, The Kinks, Primal Scream, Blur, Happy Mondays, Be Bop Deluxe, Adam and the Ants, The F… read more -
The Dubliners
437,601 listeners
The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they … read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Al… read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Also in 2012, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards bestowed them with a… read more -
Lisa O'Neill
25,951 listeners
Lisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music a… read moreLisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age. She moved to Dublin, aged 18, to study music on a full-time basis. Early on she wa… read moreLisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age. She moved to Dublin, aged 18, to study music on a full-time basis. Early on she was welcomed into the folk and traditional scene in pubs and v… read more