The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem are heralded as musical ambassadors who played a pivotal role in popularizing Irish folk music in America and beyond during the 1950s and 1960s. The Clancy Brothers, hailing from County Tipperary in Ireland, consisted of brothers Paddy, Tom, and Liam Clancy, while their friend and collaborator Tommy Makem was from County Armagh. They initially moved to the United States to pursue acting careers but found their calling in music.

Their energetic performances, featuring hearty singing accompanied by the bodhrán (Irish drum), tin whistle, and banjo, captivated audiences and sparked a renewed interest in traditional Irish music. Often dressed in trademark Aran sweaters, they presented a repertoire that ranged from rebellious and patriotic songs to ballads and drinking songs, resonating with both Irish-American communities and a wider audience. Classics like "The Rising of the Moon," "Irish Revolutionary Songs," and "Irish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion" helped to define their influence, leaving a legacy that endures in the genre of Irish folk. The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem's impact can be traced through the many folk and Celtic music artists who followed in their footsteps, maintaining the rich tradition of Irish cultural expression.

Genres

Irish Folk

Irish Pub Song

Latest Release

Port Lairge (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, March 12, 1961)

The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem

Single - Released November 12, 2021