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THE STREET - IRELAND - MUSICIANS
Deirdre - Aged 8

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If it happened, the Irish have a song about it!
Ireland’s history is found in its songs often sung in Sean Nós (pronounced shan nos) a traditional singing style. Enya and Sinead O’Connor draw on Sean Nós for inspiration.
Listen ('43) to 'Molly Malone' from Sean-Nós, HBCD0030
Listen to Sinead O’Connor sing
Afro-Celt Sound SystemThe Afro-Celt Sound system mix traditional Irish vocals with African instruments and house beats.
Listen (6'40) to 'Colossus' by Afro Celt Sound System from Volume 3 - Further In Time (Realworld, UK)
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