St. Patrick’s Day is Upon Us!

Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day?! Whether you have Irish in the blood or not, we all have a love of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than with music?

In Ireland, music is a traditional and communal experience. The music of the Irish is full of passion and sorrow and celebration. Many musicians gather to play together in homes and pubs, with fellow musicians often joining in spontaneously. Fiddles, tin whistles, drums, and accordian are all common instruments used, and the beautiful Irish voice blends with them all. From reels and jigs to lilting and slow airs, the stories of Ireland and told by vocalists all over their beautiful country and beyond.

What began in Celtic times with bards and harpists, telling the stories of their people has evolved into a worldwide fascination for music and stories from Ireland. Today, new and modern Irish voices are blending their sound and stories with those of generations past. Give a listen to one such song sung by Celtic Thunder!