Blues and Soul on the Irish Frontier

Ryan Atkins, Morgan McDonnell, and Clay Smith

The growth of blues music in Northern Ireland throughout the late 20th century is significant when put in the context of sectarian violence and the subjugation of Northern Irish Catholics. The adaption of blues music says a lot about how Irish Catholics viewed themselves in relation to Irish Protestants, and how Irish Catholics felt towards British control. We can look at musicians such as Muddy Waters, relating the context of Northern Irish suffering with African American culture. Blues music can be seen in popular books and media, including novels Cal and The Commitments. Blues music fit into the culture of Northern Ireland, common themes similar as people in Ireland were often ostracized by their own government and communities.

 

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