EPISODE · Apr 17, 2024 · 1H 10M
30. Irish Folk Music
from Zeitgeist Radio · host Zeitgeist Academy
Iain Dove McAfee and Cara Weggler Menge are members of the Irish trad band Dòrain. We explore 3 of the main Irish scenes (sessions, dances, and stage performances) and unique etiquette and cultural features of each. We discuss what participating in a living tradition is like, nuances in the scene (don't order a PBR!), common tune types, the Caeli tradition and the key role of dance in Irish music, learning by ear, and the challenges of transitioning from Classical to Folk. They also share how "trying to come up with a band name is like friendship torture!" and how they settled on the name Dòrain... which means "otters" in Gaelic. Follow Dòrain: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorainband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorainmusic/ Bandcamp: https://dorain.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jQqaLiAXKnF0DlII9AvcB?si=8tIL9g2iQpeT88NuB8zp_w Dòrain's music is also available anywhere you stream music (e.g. YT Music). Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!
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Iain Dove McAfee and Cara Weggler Menge are members of the Irish trad band Dòrain. We explore 3 of the main Irish scenes (sessions, dances, and stage performances) and unique etiquette and cultural features of each. We discuss what participating in a living tradition is like, nuances in the scene (don't order a PBR!), common tune types, the Caeli tradition and the key role of dance in Irish music, learning by ear, and the challenges of transitioning from Classical to Folk. They also share how "trying to come up with a band name is like friendship torture!" and how they settled on the name Dòrain... which means "otters" in Gaelic. Follow Dòrain: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorainband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorainmusic/ Bandcamp: https://dorain.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jQqaLiAXKnF0DlII9AvcB?si=8tIL9g2iQpeT88NuB8zp_w Dòrain's music is also available anywhere you stream music (e.g. YT Music). Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!
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30. Irish Folk Music
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