Music

Even though the harp is Ireland’s national symbol, the fiddle is the most commonly played instrument in traditional Irish music. Its ornamental melodies are more relaxed than the classical violin and improvisation is encouraged. The fiddle has survived generational changes from…

When people visit Ireland, experiencing a traditional Irish music session is usually high on their list of to do’s. The history of Irish ‘trad’ or traditional music is long and colored one, much like Irish history in general. Effected by…