On this side of the Atlantic, few figures of the 20th Century can claim to be a greater exponent of Irish music than Tommy Makem. Continue reading
Category Archives: Irish
Top 5 Best Irish Drinking Songs
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day properly, here’s a list of the best Irish drinking songs to mark the occassion. Continue reading
Oscar Win Casts Spotlight On Irish Band
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we examine how an unexpected Oscar win last month by two Ireland-based artists should spur interest in them and their erstwhile bandmates’ musical output. Continue reading
Van Morrison Chases American — Not Irish — Musical Muse
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Soundbytes’ David Hyland examines the career of Irish music legend Van Morrison. Continue reading
Remembering The Pogues In Irish Music History
With St. Patrick’s Day only hours away, David opines about Irish music’s misunderstood and overlooked heroes. Continue reading
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