Concertina

Concertina music is a traditional Irish genre characterized by the distinctive, reed-based concertina instrument as its melodic centerpiece. Emerging in the mid-19th century, the concertina's popularity soared in the early 20th century, particularly in Irish dance halls and session settings. Typically accompanied by acoustic instruments such as the fiddle, flute, and bodhran, concertina music is marked by lively rhythms, nuanced ornamentation, and rich harmonies. With its strong ties to Irish folk music, the concertina genre has played a significant role in shaping the country's musical heritage. Contemporary artists have continued to evolve the style, incorporating innovative arrangements and techniques while maintaining the traditional essence of the music. As a result, concertina music remains a vital part of Irish musical identity, influencing and intersecting with other genres such as traditional folk, Celtic, and world music.

Latest Concertina Release
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Tell God and the Devil (Live)
Single - Released January 31, 2025
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Solas
Ímar
Noel Hill
Pádraig Rynne
Fourth Moon
Caitlin Nic Gabhann
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  1. January 31, 2025
  2. August 2, 2024
  3. July 19
  4. January 17
  5. April 21, 2023
  6. April 9
  7. February 25, 2022
  8. December 17, 2021
  9. November 26
  10. September 3
  11. May 23, 2020
  12. March 9
  13. August 9, 2019
  14. October 12, 2018
  15. September 7
  16. August 10
  17. May 19
  18. March 30
  19. July 12, 2017
  20. November 11, 2016
  21. March 14
  22. February 19
  23. April 14, 2015
  24. November 10, 2013
  25. March 1
  26. February 5
  27. July 3, 2012
  28. January 30
  29. July 3, 2011
  30. April 1
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  31. March 24, 2010
  32. February 16
  33. February 9, 2009
  34. January 10
  35. August 26, 2008
  36. June 3, 2006
  37. May 22
  38. April 25
  39. February 22
  40. January 1
  1. August 2, 2024
  2. April 21, 2023
  3. February 25, 2022
  4. November 26, 2021
  5. September 3
  6. August 9, 2019
  7. October 12, 2018
  8. May 19
  9. March 30
  10. July 12, 2017
  11. November 11, 2016
  12. March 14
  13. February 19
  14. April 14, 2015
  15. November 10, 2013
  16. March 1
  17. February 5
  18. July 3, 2012
  19. July 3, 2011
  20. April 1
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  1. January 31, 2025
  2. July 19, 2024
  3. January 17
  4. April 9, 2023
  5. December 17, 2021
  6. May 23, 2020
  7. March 9
  8. September 7, 2018
  9. August 10
  10. January 30, 2012