The Day Kurt Cobain Saved Celtic Music (How Grunge Accidentally Launched a World Music Revolution)

In the mid-90s, an unlikely chain reaction began when alternative rock kids, searching for something 'authentic' after grunge's mainstream explosion, stumbled into folk music sections and discovered Celtic artists like The Chieftains and Clannad. This accidental cultural collision didn't just revive traditional music—it created the entire 'world music' industry and gave us everything from Riverdance to Celtic Woman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.