Five Bands That Will Get You Hooked On Irish Trad

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1. The Chieftains (www.thechieftains.com)

It can't be overstated how important the Chieftains have been to not just sustaining the Irish music tradition but spreading it around the globe. The group has served as Ireland's official musical ambassador and collaborated with a vast array of notable pop artists from Mick Jagger to Gillian Welch. The several-decades-old group has lost members to the grave but it's never lost its enthusiasm for Ireland's most profound cultural treasure.



For starters: The band recently released a wonderful two-disc Essential Collection that covers both its traditional offerings and most noteworthy collaborations. You'll find a mountain of wonderful stuff on there.