Dafydd Iwan, one of Wales' best known folk singers, says the situation is "very worrying".

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of "An Irish Folk Ballad," a video crafted to bring peace and relaxation to your day. This enchanting piece captures the essence of traditional Irish folk music ...

It's Molly Malone Day today, marking the history and cultural impact of one of Ireland’s most familiar folk legends. The ...

More widely, Irish indie folk band Kingfishr are topping the charts, while acts like The Mary Wallopers and Lankum are also helping to connect younger audiences with these traditional sounds.

Why Irish traditional music is having a moment. Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK. Thu, May 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM UTC. 2 min read.

In March 2023, the 48-year-old shocked punters in London when he sang Irish folk tune She Moved Through The Fair in Windsor.

The Queens Irish Heritage Festival 2025 will feature free Irish music and dance performances in Long Island City on Saturday, June 14.

Rooted in the traditions of Irish folk, Amble’s music is more than just melody—it is memory. Cunningham explained how the three men, while writing independently of each other, shared experiences of ...

A graduate of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, Bríd has toured extensively and ...

He also found out that Coogler himself is a huge fan of Irish folk tunes. "He had elite knowledge of Irish music," said Davoren. "He said that he and his kids love singing along to Irish songs.

The Doolin Folk Festival, running from 13 to 15 June in County Clare, is where visitors can experience the best of Irish folk, trad, and contemporary music in the heart of Ireland’s musical capital.

The Dublin-formed “doom-folk” band Lankum, too, have won admiration for their astonishing takes on songs such as “Go Dig My Grave”, inspired by the old Irish practice of keening (caoineadh ...