In recognition of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, here's a wee musical selection featuring two of Ireland's most celebrated folk music groups: The Chieftains with the traditional reel "The Morning Dew," and The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem with the rousing story of the "brave and undaunted" Irish Robin Hood, the highwayman "Brennan on the Moor." Erin go bragh!
The iconic Irish band Clannad has been creating and performing traditional Irish/ Celtic folk music, as well as music in other styles, for over 50 years. Here's their lovely version of the traditional "Siúil, a Rún" ("Go, My Love"), the song of a woman lamenting her lover's going into a military career. It features the beautiful voice of Moya Brennan.
We couldn't acknowledge St. Patrick's Day without featuring the rousing "Brennan on the Moor," a song about another Brennan, Willy Brennan, a "bold, brave and undaunted" Irish highwayman who operated in the early 1800's, robbing "many a wealthy noble man," only to be hung for his efforts. The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem give it a proper rendition. Hope you enjoy.
