If you ever visit Ireland, you’ll find that many pubs still feature live traditional music sessions. These performances usually include a variety of skilled musicians playing folk songs on instruments such as the Fiddle, Tin Whistles, Flutes and other traditional Irish instruments. This style of ...
His distinct drumming style, combining hard rock with elements of traditional Irish music, provided the backbone for Thin Lizzy's pioneering sound. With a career spanning several decades, Downey's influence on Irish rock music is monumental, inspiring countless contemporary musicians both in Ireland ...
Born on December 29, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, Moore made her mark in the entertainment industry with her unique blend of charm, wit, and resilience, breaking away from traditional roles for women at the time. Moore's breakout role came in 1961 as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke ...
Irish proverbs are a big part of the Irish culture, traditions and history. If you want to know more about the Irish culture, this article is perfect for you.
Ray Charles known as the pioneer of soul music is one of the most famous musicians with disabilities. Anarticleon Ray Charles says: “Ray Charles did not lose his sight until he was about seven years old. Years later, doctors suggested that juvenile glaucoma had caused his blindness. But Ch...
Liam is an Irish name that is a short version of that language's spelling of William (Uilliam). It has long been a popular name in that country, but in the U.S., its popularity has been recent. Liam O'Flynn was an Irishman and master of the uilleann pipes. Liam Gallagher was born...
In 1880, his unfair rent practices and evictions led local activists of the Irish Land League to encourage Boycott’s tenants to stop harvesting crops. Local shops supported the workers and refused to serve Boycott. Today, people continue to boycott, or “refuse to deal with,” a country, ...
Close to the Slieve League, there are many places to see including Ardara, the tweed capital! If you feel like discovering how tweed (the traditional Irish fabric) is made, you can visit the Hanna Hats factory that produces it by hand. ...
Classical Music The music that will not be forgotten easily but likely to be enjoyed by many future generations, Classical music is known as art music. Generally composed of musicians who are trained in the art of writing music, Classical music is much emphasised homophonic melodies. This genre...
She died at the age of 56, her family confirmed, with musicians from Bryan Adams to Ian Brown, as well as Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, paying tribute. Obituary:Unapologetic and impossible to ignore Known for his performances with a range of stars from Frank Sinatra to ...