8legs: Lankum

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish music across genres

The piece traces Irish music from traditional pub songs to a global, modern sound.
The Dubliners and The Chieftains helped bring traditional Irish music to global audiences in the 20th century.
Contemporary Irish artists are expanding the genre with political themes and diverse influences.
Fontaines D.C. is cited as a leading example of lyrical, poetic Irish rock shaping a new generation.
The article notes a shift toward bands singing with authentic Irish accents rather than adopting Americanized speech.
The piece emphasizes a more interconnected Ireland, with music reflecting a diverse, global outlook.
The article mentions a song by multicultural Irish schoolkids as a notable phenomenon in recent years.
Irish culture and language receive growing confidence from younger artists, shaping the country's cultural output.
The WBUR interview was edited for clarity and disseminated across web platforms.
The discussion situates Irish music within a broader cultural movement, including politics and identity.

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