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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
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
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Forbes, AM UTAS Profile: Forbes, AM
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