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Sounds from foreign shores: non-traditional string instruments and the Irish folk music movement 1960–1979

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Abstract
The socio-political revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, and the simultaneous explosion in the commercialization of popular music, brought a period of rapid growth and change in Irish music, challenging divisions between folk and traditional music in both repertoire and instrumentation. This growth and change were driven by a diverse range of instrumental, structural and stylistic changes, coupled with a global investment in music and live performance as a commodity. Key ensembles such as The Dubliners, Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, The Bothy Band and others explored new timbres while establishing a distinctively Irish, yet individual sound. This article explores the ways in which non-traditional string instruments were integrated into Irish ensembles, the technical and stylistic adaptations that resulted, and the legacy of this formative period in Irish music.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | O Luain, BS and Forbes, AM |
Keywords: | Irish folk music movement, Irish traditional music, stringed instruments |
Journal or Publication Title: | Musicology Australia |
Publisher: | Routledge |
ISSN: | 0814-5857 |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.1080/08145857.2021.2004490 |
Copyright Information: | Copyright 2022 Musicological Society of Australia |
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