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- Traditional instruments of Celtic and Irish music often include the fiddle, flute, banjo, harp, the hammered dulcimer and pianoThe Ceolas: Celtic Music Instruments
- Three major types of Irish music are "hornpipes," "reels" and "jigs"Standing Stones: The Origins of Traditional Irish Music
- A keen is a death song, and can often be heard sung at funeralsIreland Fun Facts: Glossary of Irish Music Terms
- A gathering of Irish musicians are often called "Comhaltas"Ireland Fun Facts: Glossary of Irish Music Terms
- Traditional Irish jigs are played in 3/4 timeIreland Fun Facts: Glossary of Irish Music Terms
- Reels are played in 4/4 timeIreland Fun Facts: Glossary of Irish Music Terms
- A "blanxty" is a Song of patronage or praiseIreland Fun Facts: Glossary of Irish Music Terms
- Many popular music genres have "fused" with traditional Irish music to create new subgenres of music
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Hundreds of years ago, when England conquered Ireland, the Irish felt that their culture was threatened by the English decree that the Irish could no longer speak their own language. Because theirs was an oral culture, they began to incorporate their stories and history into song.History.com: Symbols and Traditions
Today the tradition of Irish music is still heavily steeped in culture and history. To learn more about Irish music, check out the links on this page.
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Popular Irish Music in Mainstream Culture
A number of bands have integrated popular music with Irish folk music and achieved a great deal of success. Clannad, The Pogues, The Cranberries, U2, Moya Brennan and the Chieftains are only a few examples of successful artists paying tribute to their Irish heritage through popular music.Facts About Ireland
- Also known as Erin
- Capital: Dublin
- Languages spoken: English and Irish (Gaelic)National Geographic: Ireland Facts
- President: Mary McAleeseOfficial Site: President of Ireland
- Currency: Euro (€)Info Please: Ireland
- Has been inhabited for over 7,000 yearsNational Geographic: Ireland Facts
- Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and is credited with bringing Christianity to the island
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what irish restaurant is owned by a midget? 1 AnswerG'day Spice8625, Thank you for your question. I have tried looking for something that might be able to help you but I have come up empty. Regards read more -
Irish music online? 4 AnswersGo to Pandora.com and create an station. If you have a favorite artist or Irish song, you can start with that and then Pandora takes over with similar music in... read more -
What channel is the Academy of Country Music Awards on? 2 AnswersHi danielle, The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards is on CBS at 8.00pm on Sunday 5 April.http://www.umgnashville.com/images/local/400/c06092cf-e4ab-49df-af1... read more -
What time are the Academy of Country Music Awards on? 2 Answers"The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will air live on CBS from Las Vegas's MGM Grand on Sunday, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET and ... read more
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Irish Music Podcasts
- Podcast Directory: Irish Music Podcasts
- LiveIreland.com: Live Irish Internet Radio
- Irish Music Podcast: Celtic MP3s
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