A Short History of Irish Traditional Music

A Short History of Irish Traditional Music
ISBN-10
1847179401
ISBN-13
9781847179401
Category
Music
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2017-05-08
Publisher
The O'Brien Press Ltd
Author
Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin

Description

The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance and beyond. Exploring an abundant spectrum of historical sources, music and folklore, this guide uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the role of the music maker in Penal Ireland, as well as the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the 18th century. It also follows the music of the Irish diaspora from as far apart as Newfoundland and the music halls of vaudeville to the musical tapestry of Irish America today.

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