Dublin is a home to many famous musicians and composers. The folk Music of Dublin plays a major role in the musical scenario of the city till date. The ballad has also been a popular form of music in the city. The Irish singers as well as the musicians from other nations find it quite enjoyable to perform before the Dublin audience. The contemporary forms of Dublin music include rock, pop, jazz, blues, electronica and many more. There are many notable venues in Dublin, which host music performances throughout the year. There are many music bars in Dublin, where the live performances by national and international music bands are held regularly.
Dublin traditional music in the modern context
The traditional music of Dublin is equally popular in the modern days as they were in the 17th century. Based on the Dublin traditional forms of music, a number of musical bands namely the Bothy Band, Moving Hearts, Horslips play their music. Their music is popular not only within Dublin itself, but in other nations as well; especially in USA, the music of these contemporary bands of Dublin has gained huge popularity. Few Dublin performers to attract audience from
all corners of the world include Matt Molloy, Martin Hayes, Kevin
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Crawford.
Popularity of rock music in Dublin
After the 1970s, the rock music became very popular in Dublin. The rock bands of Dublin have created fusion of Irish folk with punk rock and found success in the world of music. Some of the rock bands of Dublin, who have become quite popular in the recent days include Planxty, The Irish Tenors, Van Morrison, Rory Gallagher and U2.
The Dublin composers
The Dublin composers have created melodious and soulful music from simple instruments like a bodhran, a fiddle, spoons and an accordion. Some of the world renowned music composers from Dublin are Fergus Johnston, Michael William Balfe, Derek F. Bell, Mary McAuliffe.
Some of the popular musical venues in Dublin, where many musical groups from all parts of the world perform include National Concert Hall, Hugh Lane Gallery, Goethe Institute, Project Arts Center, Samuel Becket Theater and the Temple Bar Music Center.
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