| Know any great Traditional Irish Folk bands or singer/song writers?

Know any great Traditional Irish Folk bands or singer/song writers?

richter_abend@ymail.com asked:


Listening to Indie folk, and seeing as how folk was derived from Ireland. I’ve been really interested in Traditional Irish music lately, but I don’t know any artists or bands. Can you help me, and I’m targeting more of a Enya and Lord of the Rings feel, but anything that is Traditional Irish Folk is good enough for me.
Also Medieval/Celtic/Folk music would be nice to (if any)
If not bands or singer/song writers, you can at least direct me to Cd’s that are composed from Traditional Irish Music.

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7 Responses to “Know any great Traditional Irish Folk bands or singer/song writers?”

  1. Podge and Rodge Tribute Band on June 17th, 2009 4:39 pm

    Jaysus Enya?? Sher nobody likes her! Her music is the worst of the whole genre thingy. It’s just layered vocals which are impossible to produce anywhere except in a high tech studio. Folk music is meant to be organic and spontaneous.
    Listen to the likes of Christy Moore, Planxty, Moving Hearts, Luke Kelly, Sharon Shannon, Horslips etc.
    You should also listen to The Waterboys’ ‘Fisherman’s Blues’ and ‘Room To Roam’ albums

  2. slipstreamer on June 20th, 2009 2:12 pm

    I like Christy Moore and the Chieftains for older folk oriented and traditional music. Enya isn’t traditional or folk, more new-agey. I don’t particularly care for her music myself. Try the green linnet records/music site - plenty of acts there that fit what you are looking for. There are some Scottish bands like Capercaillie that have similar music. (check for them on youtube - there is probably a song or two on there)

  3. barbara b on June 21st, 2009 8:15 pm

    Enya is not really symbolic of traditional Irish music.

    i have included a link to the Celtic note music shop. They have the widest catalogue of Irish music available. I notice they do deliveries, maybe you’ll get more suggestions , and can pick a cd from there. They are very helpful in the shop, so even if you e mail them and ask.

  4. mouse_726 on June 21st, 2009 9:59 pm

    Chieftains, Wolfetones, Waterboys, Tommy Makem, Gaelic Storm, Christy Moore, Paddy Reilly,

    Those are just a few off the top of my head. If you do a search for tradiational music, I’m sure you’ll come up with plenty!

  5. Sue M on June 24th, 2009 9:10 am

    The Chieftains,The Wolfetones, Christy Moore, Planxty..

    And check out Paul Bradys, the island, Not so much Traditional but its Irish and great..

  6. cantilena91 on June 27th, 2009 8:31 pm

    I recommend the early albums of Clannad, they actually started off with folk music (and in fact all the members of the band are relatives to Enya)!

    Also, the music of Turlough O’Carolan is worth for listening!

  7. College Student on July 1st, 2009 4:31 am

    The Wolfe Tones