Irish Gaelic Folk

Irish Gaelic folk is a music genre deeply rooted in Ireland's rich cultural and linguistic heritage. It is characterized by its use of the Irish language (Gaeilge) and traditional instruments such as the fiddle, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, and the Irish harp. The repertoire often consists of ancient melodies passed down through generations, encompassing a broad range of styles, from lively jigs and reels to emotive airs and ballads. The soulful, haunting vocals are central to the genre, with lyrics that typically narrate tales of history, love, and the profound connection to the Irish landscape. Artists like Iarla Ó Lionáird and Lasairfhíona maintain the tradition's authenticity while sometimes blending contemporary elements, encapsulating the genre's ability to evolve while honoring its ancestral core.

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Single - Released October 25, 2024

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Caitlín Maude
Celia Ní Fhátharta
Eithne Ní Uallacháin
Grainne Holland
IMLÉ
Iarla Ó Lionáird
Josie Sheáin Jeaic
Lasairfhíona
Liam Ó Maonlaí
Líadan
Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Nioclás Tóibín
Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin
Róisín Elsafty
Seosamh Ó hÉanaí
Skara Brae
Sorcha Ní Ghuairim
Steve Cooney
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Lasairfhíona
Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill
Iarla Ó Lionáird
Róisín Elsafty
Steve Cooney
Líadan
Skara Brae
IMLÉ
Liam Ó Maonlaí
Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin
Seosamh Ó hÉanaí
Eithne Ní Uallacháin
Grainne Holland
Caitlín Maude
Nioclás Tóibín
Sorcha Ní Ghuairim
Josie Sheáin Jeaic
Celia Ní Fhátharta