The Irish are renowned for their love of music and song, over the years Ireland a country of only 5,000,000 people have produced some of the best acts in the world. Today U2 have a worldwide following and Riverdance has been seen by over 3,000,000 people. These links to Celtic and Irish sites have been selected from around the world.
This is only a small example of Irish People who have enriched the world of Music
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With their unique blend of contemporary and traditional Irish music, the Corrs, have established themselves as true originals. On their new "TALK ON CORNERS," Dundalk, Ireland's favorite sibling quartet-Jim (keyboards/guitars/vocal), Andrea (lead vocals, tin whistle), Caroline (drums, bodhran, vocals) and Sharon (violin, vocals)-create a sound steeped in the folk music of their homeland. The Corrs Online, Atlantic Records |
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River Dance. composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance is the development of an original idea by Ms. Doherty that was initially performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in April, 1994. The Show focuses on the evolution of Irish dance, as well as its similarities with -- and influences on -- other cultures. The phenomenon of RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions and combines the richness of the music with the magic and sensuality of the dance. Led by principal dancers from Ireland, the United States, Spain and Russia, a troupe of over 80 performers comprise the RIVERDANCE company. RIVERDANCE had its world premiere at the Point Theater Dublin in February 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. The London production of RIVERDANCE continues to play to capacity audiences. To date the company has enjoyed sold-out performances in Belfast, Cork, New York's Radio City Music Hall (two SRO engagements), Chicago and Los Angeles and Sydney |
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Formed about 36 ago The Dubliners have had 10 members altogether, of the original group of Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna, Luke Kelly and Ciaran Bourke, and John Sheehan, Barney McKenna is only member still in the group. Luke Kelly died in 1984, Ciaran Burke died in 1988 and Ronnie Drew now has a solo career. The present line up includes Paddy Reilly, John Sheahan, , Barney McKenna, Eamonn Campbell. |
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Derek Warfield and Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle and Tommy Byrne today comprise the World's most popular Irish folk group, The Wolfe Tones. But the Quartet's story wasn't one of overnight success. In fact the bones of the group first saw the light of day as far back as 1963. It was then that thre neighbouring children from a quiet working-class Dublin suburb, Inchicore, brothers Brian and Derek and a pal Noel Nagle started playing round the fleadhs of Ireland more for fun than anything else. They used to get together at weekends playing Fleadh cheoils or music festivals, mainly as a pastime. Thoughts of fame and riches were a world apart. Brian and Noel had taken tin whistle lessons at the Pipers Club in Thomas Street in Dublin, while Derek took up the mandolin for no better reason than his father played it. |
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Pete St John
The above picture was taken from the Pete St John Website |
"Pete St John is a Dubliner …
Educated at Scoil Muire Gan Smal, Inchicore and Synge St. CBS. He completed his
apprenticeship as an electrician and then emigrated to North America … Travel,
studies and a variety of colourful occupations, including everything from professional
sports, casual labouring and executive sales, brought Pete the full circle back to his
native city. Finding, after over a decade, the face and mood of Dublin greatly changed,
Pete began writing in a very distinctive and unique style. Songs became his main interest
and social comment the kernel of his output. Now firmly established as one of Ireland's
most critically and commercially successful writers, his work in the fields of production
and direction has advanced his horizons as an artiste."
Text taken from Rare Ould
Times Website His songs include:
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