The Best of Trad Folk Music
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The Best of Trad Folk Music is a blog dedicated to bringing you the best traditional and folk music from around the world.
Introduction
There is no one definition of traditional folk music, but in general it can be described as music that is passed down orally, music that is specific to a certain region or culture, or music that is performed by folk singers and musicians. Folk music often has a simple, repetitive structure and is based on traditional instruments like acoustic guitars, banjos, and fiddles.
Over the years, traditional folk music has evolved and changed to reflect the times, but there are still many artists who keep the sound and spirit of folk music alive. In this guide, we will take a look at some of the best traditional folk music albums that have been released in recent years.
The Best of Trad Folk Music
There are many great trad folk musicians out there, but who are the best of the best? In this article, we will count down our top 10 trad folk musicians. We have based our choices on a combination of factors including musicality, originality, and influence.
The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem were an Irish folk music group, founded in 1955 and best known for their influential work in the 1960s. The brothers were Patrick (1922-1998), Tom (1924-2009), and Liam Clancy (1935-2009), all born in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland; Makem was from Keady, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. They are most closely associated with the American folk music revival.
The Dubliners
The Dubliners are one of the most iconic and influential Irish folk bands of all time. Formed in 1962, the group is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Luke Kelly, banjoist Barney McKenna, bodhrán player John Sheahan, and singer/guitarist Ronnie Drew. The Dubliners have released over 30 albums and have toured extensively throughout their nearly six-decade career. While their music is firmly rooted in the Irish folk tradition, they have also been influenced by a wide range of other musical genres, including rock, blues, and country.
Planxty
Planxty is an Irish folk music group founded in the early 1970s, by Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny and Andy Irvine. The group is widely credited with revitalizing Irish traditional music and bringing it to a worldwide audience.
They achieved great success in the 1970s and ’80s, with their unique blend of traditional Irish tunes and songs, supplemented by Irvine’s original compositions. The band has undergone several changes of personnel over the years; Moore and Lunny (bouzouki/guitar) have been the only constants.
The band’s first album, Planxty, was released in 1973 and was followed by The Well Below the Valley (1973), After the Break (1979), Words and Music (1980), The Woman I Loved So Well (1980), rides again (1982) and In Concert (1982).
The group disbanded in 1983, but Moore, Lunny and Irvine continued to work together on various projects. They reformed Planxty in 2004 for a series of concerts in Dublin, Belfast and London. A new album, Reborn!, was released in 2005.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the best of trad folk music is a genre that is rich in history and culture. There are many different types of trad folk music, and each has its own unique sound and style. Whether you’re a fan of traditional folk music or you’re looking to explore a new genre, there’s something for everyone in trad folk music.
