There has been a resurgence of interest in maritime songs and shanties since a TikTok video took the world by storm a while back. This week on the Magazine we begin a two-part feature focusing on maritime songs and shanties. … Continue reading →
Introduction: “It’s the butcher boy I love so well …” The title of today’s song suggests a narrative consistent with the stereotype of violent misogyny in our genre of choice. Strictly speaking, this time that could lead to some inaccurate … Continue reading →
A dillar a dollar a ten o clock scholar blow off his legs and then watch him holler. — Dalton Trumbo: Johnny Got His Gun I saw it. — Francisco Goya Bayonet and Musket In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte launched a … Continue reading →
Tommy Makem was laid to rest today in Dover, New Hampshire – his adopted home here in the United States. Over 1500 gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Dover to pay their respect to the Bard of Armagh, including many … Continue reading →
Here are the details for services for Tommy Makem. SERVICES: Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 2 to 4 … Continue reading →
Tommy Makem passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 74. Fans of folk music will always remember Tommy as the bard who helped introduced Irish folk music to a wider audience. Tommy performed for … Continue reading →
As many of you know, Tommy Makem was diagnosed with lung cancer last year. It has been reported that the cancer has spread and Tommy is now receiving hospital treatment. Please join me in sending your thoughts and prayers to … Continue reading →
Many people often give the Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers credit for their contribution to Irish folk music. I always felt it should go an additional step – they helped energize the American folk revival. Now, at the age … Continue reading →
