French Traditions
Berets have long been recognized as an iconic symbol of French national culture and identity. Men and women alike often wear their berets. French literature […]
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French Traditional Music
French traditional music features an eclectic range of genres and instruments, a popular feature in cafes and Parisian dance halls alike. Accordions are also a […]
Axel Klein’s French and Irish Music
Axel Klein has made invaluable contributions to musicology. His book offers insight into nineteenth-century France and Irish music. Hempson was the first group to successfully […]
Renaissance of French and Irish Music
Due to its recent revival, Irish music has inspired several French bands who make a living from performing it, such as Carlos Nunez or Dan […]
French Traditional Music
France has a rich and vibrant musical legacy. From court songs to revolutionary anthems, its composers Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel created musical canvases that […]
French and Irish Music
Irish traditional music consists of instrumental and vocal pieces which have been developed and passed down for generations in an organic manner. Faithfulness to core […]