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.

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Live at the Barrowlands
Album - 14 Tracks - Released October 13, 2024

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Alistair Anderson
Caitlin Nic Gabhann
Caitlín & Ciarán
Catherine McEvoy, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh
Fourth Moon
Guidewires
Irish Concertina Ensemble
Jack Talty
Jack Talty & Cormac Begley
Mary MacNamara
Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh
Niall & Cillian Vallely
Nic Potgieter
Noel Hill
Pádraig Rynne
Solas
Talisk
Ímar
Solas
Talisk
Ímar
Noel Hill
Pádraig Rynne
Caitlin Nic Gabhann
Fourth Moon
Catherine McEvoy, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh
Jack Talty & Cormac Begley
Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh
Niall & Cillian Vallely
Caitlín & Ciarán
Alistair Anderson
Mary MacNamara
Jack Talty
Guidewires
Nic Potgieter
Irish Concertina Ensemble