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Where does Irish traditional music come from?

Posted on by Stephen Ducke

Some Irish music is native in origin, descending from ancient Clan marches.

However, a lot of music has been “borrowed” from neighbouring cultures and adapted to the Irish tradition: reels from Scotland, jigs from England and Europe, polkas from Poland…

This process continues today, with the incorporation of tunes from Cape Breton or other traditions.

 

Stephen Ducke
Stephen Ducke

Originally from Athlone in County Roscommon, Stephen Ducke now lives in a small village in the French Alps with his wife and two children. He is author of a tin whistle tutor book entitled "Tin Whistle - A Complete Guide to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle" and runs Irish music classes and workshops with Tradschool in France. He has recorded one solo album, "If There Weren't Any Women In The World".

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