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Hamish Imlach
14,966 listeners
Hamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents… read moreHamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents who were serving there, the family moved to Glasgow when he was 13yo. He influenced many other ar… read moreHamish Imlach (1940-1996) was an anti-nuclear activist, comedian, folk-singer, and political satirist. Born in Calcutta of Scottish parents who were serving there, the family moved to Glasgow when he was 13yo. He influenced many other artists, including John Martyn, the incredible string band and… read more -
The Dubliners
438,098 listeners
The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they … read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Al… read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Also in 2012, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards bestowed them with a… read more -
Peat and Diesel
4,999 listeners
Peat and Diesel are a three-piece Celtic Punk band from Stornoway, consisting of Calum ‘Boydie’ MacLeod on vocals and guitar, Innes Scott o… read morePeat and Diesel are a three-piece Celtic Punk band from Stornoway, consisting of Calum ‘Boydie’ MacLeod on vocals and guitar, Innes Scott on accordion and Ully Macleod on drums. The band was formed in 2018, after various weekend sessions… read morePeat and Diesel are a three-piece Celtic Punk band from Stornoway, consisting of Calum ‘Boydie’ MacLeod on vocals and guitar, Innes Scott on accordion and Ully Macleod on drums. The band was formed in 2018, after various weekend sessions at each other’s houses. After releasing their debut single … read more -
Alastair McDonald
6,796 listeners
Alastair McDonald (born 28 October 1941) is a Scottish banjoist folk-jazz musician, probably most well-known for his recordings of Jim McLean's folk songs, such as The Barras and The Massacre of Glencoe, but also for some humorous s… read moreAlastair McDonald (born 28 October 1941) is a Scottish banjoist folk-jazz musician, probably most well-known for his recordings of Jim McLean's folk songs, such as The Barras and The Massacre of Glencoe, but also for some humorous songs, such as the jazz-comedy song "Sam the skull"… read more -
The Wolfe Tones
125,895 listeners
The Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable… read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek … read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek Warfield, and Noel Nagle, and Tommy Byrne. The band take its… read more -
Runrig
109,158 listeners
Runrig were a Scottish folk rock band founded by brothers Calum and Rory Macdonald in 1973 in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The band was… read moreRunrig were a Scottish folk rock band founded by brothers Calum and Rory Macdonald in 1973 in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The band was popular across the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany and was notable for combining original son… read moreRunrig were a Scottish folk rock band founded by brothers Calum and Rory Macdonald in 1973 in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The band was popular across the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany and was notable for combining original songs in Gaelic with a rock sound, thus reflecting the Gaelic c… read more -
Ewan MacColl
42,962 listeners
Ewan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the … read moreEwan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the British folk revival. The writer of classics such as "Dirty Old Town" and "The Firs… read moreEwan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the British folk revival. The writer of classics such as "Dirty Old Town" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (which won him a Grammy in… read more -
The Irish Brigade
38,631 listeners
The Irish brigade are an overtly Political ballad group from Ireland. Good Musicians who also play non political material. They can veer fr… read moreThe Irish brigade are an overtly Political ballad group from Ireland. Good Musicians who also play non political material. They can veer from a humorous to poignant view of the situation in their country. Similar to Shebeen and Seanchai … read moreThe Irish brigade are an overtly Political ballad group from Ireland. Good Musicians who also play non political material. They can veer from a humorous to poignant view of the situation in their country. Similar to Shebeen and Seanchai in their outlook, The Irsh Brigade play regularly throughout… read more -
The Irish Rovers
246,141 listeners
A popular and long-running Canadian-Irish folk group that saw their beginning in the 1960s, The Irish Rovers are particularly well-known fo… read moreA popular and long-running Canadian-Irish folk group that saw their beginning in the 1960s, The Irish Rovers are particularly well-known for their hit recording of Shel Silverstein's "The Unicorn," although a great many mo… read moreA popular and long-running Canadian-Irish folk group that saw their beginning in the 1960s, The Irish Rovers are particularly well-known for their hit recording of Shel Silverstein's "The Unicorn," although a great many more of their characteristically happy and oft-comical songs r… read more -
Tide Lines
10,112 listeners
Tide Lines are a four-piece band from the Scottish Highlands. Their sound has been described as “…Folk with rousing rock, sparkling e… read moreTide Lines are a four-piece band from the Scottish Highlands. Their sound has been described as “…Folk with rousing rock, sparkling electronics and escapist lyrics….awash with arms-aloft sing-alongs.” (The Sunday Times) and “… read moreTide Lines are a four-piece band from the Scottish Highlands. Their sound has been described as “…Folk with rousing rock, sparkling electronics and escapist lyrics….awash with arms-aloft sing-alongs.” (The Sunday Times) and “…roaring tunes embracing anthemic lift-off and wide-ey… read more