The Irish Traditional Music Revival: Why Is Everyone Playing Trad Again?

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The Irish Traditional Music Revival: Why Is Everyone Playing Trad Again?

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Trad is everywhere right now. Young people are packing sessions, folk artists are selling out venues, and Irish traditional music is finding new life through indie, hip hop, electronic music, and social media. But why now? In this episode, Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan unpack the cultural, historical, and social forces behind Ireland's trad revival, from post-pandemic community and national identity to artists redefining what Irish music sounds like in 2026.

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