The new Dublin folk scene seems to be at the centre of international attention at the moment, evidenced by the success that bands like Lankum and Landless are having, but it would be a mistake to call it a movement, let alone talk about a ‘renaissance’. Although Landless, like Lankum, might be new to most European audiences, these artists have been exploring folk music for years, even decades. This is also true for Landless, as the girl quartet has been singing together since 2013 and started with the Dublin traditional singing scene and the Sacred Harp singing community.
The Landless’ songs are born from classical compositions and melodies from the Celtic tradition, music and lyrics that are lost in the night of the Irish and Scottish skies, in the folklore of the lands of the band members. The songs on the new album ‘Lúireach’ come from extraordinarily different sources and eras, from classic compositions and lyrics from the Celtic folk tradition, or from new scores created in style by the band. Within the album are tracks inspired by the works of the likes of Blackwaterside, Death & The Lady and My Lagan Love and Norma Waterson, but also originals such as ‘Lúireach Bhríde’, commissioned for the band for the RTÉ Folk Awards in 2018, as well as the closing track ‘Ej Husari’. Enjoy ‘The Fishermans Wife’: This Is Pop? today’s song of the day is here for you.
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