Urban Celt Blog — Stories, Culture & Style from the Heart of Ireland
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The History of the Bodhrán: Ireland's Traditional Drum
The bodhrán is one of the most recognisable sounds in Irish traditional music, but its history might surprise you. From rural customs and Wren Boys to Seán Ó Riada and the great folk revival of the 1960s, we look at how a simple wooden frame and goatskin drum became a familiar part of Irish music sessions around the world.
