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What is the future of Irish Traditional Music?

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  • 07-12-2009 3:41pm
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    After hearing the news of Liam Clancy's death, it has dawned on me, (and please, I could be wrong I am no aficionado) but Irish music is generally played by oul lads. What is the future? Will it die a death and no new songs will be written? Shane MacGowan is the only writer I know who has written some genuinely amazing songs, that you can see in the years to come will be remembered. But where is the new songs going to come? Has the golden age of Irish music passed now? Will we be singing the same songs (instead of new ones) in 20-30 years?


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    delbertgrady
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    trad
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    Hard times make good ballads. This recession will produce some good songs. Don't worry about nothing new or decent doming along for the last few years.

    The mark of a good ballad is longevity. "The Parting Glass" sung at Liams graveside is around since the 17th centure as is Little Musgrave.


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