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Sounds from foreign shores: non-traditional string instruments and the Irish folk music movement 1960–1979
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posted on 2023-05-21, 06:26 authored by Brendan LambBrendan Lamb, Anne-Marie ForbesAnne-Marie ForbesThe socio-political revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, and the simultaneous explosion in the commercialization of popular music, brought a period of rapid growth and change in Irish music, challenging divisions between folk and traditional music in both repertoire and instrumentation. This growth and change were driven by a diverse range of instrumental, structural and stylistic changes, coupled with a global investment in music and live performance as a commodity. Key ensembles such as The Dubliners, Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, The Bothy Band and others explored new timbres while establishing a distinctively Irish, yet individual sound. This article explores the ways in which non-traditional string instruments were integrated into Irish ensembles, the technical and stylistic adaptations that resulted, and the legacy of this formative period in Irish music.
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Musicology AustraliaVolume
43Issue
1-2Pagination
78-107ISSN
0814-5857Department/School
Research ServicesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
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