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Irish Rebel Hip Hop
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Seanchaí (pronounced "shan-a-kee," Irish for "storyteller") blends together Irish traditional music, hip-hop, and reggae to create a unique sound that calls us home and into action at the same time.
Read more in our biography by award-winning author Michael Patrick MacDonald.
Chris Byrne and Shane MacGowan of The Pogues
“Byrne’s lyrics present lessons from the Irish and Irish-American legacies of colonial repression, diaspora, revolution, generational urban life, and working-class politics.” - Forbes
Damien Dempsey and Chris Byrne
“Chris Byrne’s poetry is what I needed when I was younger and it’s what the island of Ireland needs now, as does the world! One of the most important Irish artists that ever lived, buíochas le Dia that he’s back.”
Legendary bass player and beatmaker Andrew Harkin shreds on bouzouki. (Photo by Marion J Ross)
“Their sound is jammed with raps, turntable scratches and funky backbeats that would put you in a cold sweat, and the relentlessly intricate bass lines of former Prodigals bassist Andrew Harkin.” - Irish Central
Flute player, avid session leader, and integral member of the NY trad scene, Ursula Garry was immersed in the culture from a young age and trained under Martin Mulvihill & Jack Coen. (Photo by Roisin Ni She)