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    Biography

    Along with groups like the Bothy Band, Planxty helped to usher in a new era for modern Celtic music. While their sound remained rooted to traditional music, the band's virtuosic musicianship and high-energy delivery reflected modern influences, while their unique vocal harmonies and instrumental counterpoint were unprecedented in Irish music. The founding members of Planxty -- Christy Moore, ...more
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    Sound Clips

  • The Blacksmith
  • Merrily Kissed the Quaker
  • The Jolly Beggar-Reel
  • The Well Below the Valley
  • Only Our Rivers
  • The West Coast of Claire
  • Junior Crehan's Favourite/Corney Is Coming
  • Sweet Thames Flow Softly
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    Web Links

  • Planxty at Tara Music
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