I'm just back from 6 speedy days in Ireland visiting friends who lived and played here in Canada last year, and was introduced to a barrage of Irish and European musicians who I will have to explore more in my spare time. I wanted to make a small list of some of the favorites I was introduced to for posterity.
Lisa Hannigan
Of Damien Rice fame, she's struck out on her own with beautifully light melodies and the soft touch that defined her past performances.
Declan O'Rourke
A singer songerwriter from Dublin, his lyrics are vivid and arrangements are captivating. Perfect for the long drive between Cork and Dublin.
Mick Flannery
From Blarney Co. Cork, he's album White Lies came highly recommended along with the other musicians to explore further. His music is slightly more sober than the others mentioned but I tend to focus on the lyrics and it really draws me in.
Even more recommendations:
- Bell X1
- Fred
- Niall Connolly
- Christy Moore
I fell in love with Irish wit ("Are you taking the piss?") and I think it's strongly related to their mastery with strong, emotive lyrics in their songs. 6 days isn't nearly enough to get even a clear picture of the music masters of Ireland, but it's certainly a start.
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