Music is a form of communication that can be used to reach a wide variety of audiences. It can be used to spread ideas quickly and can also be considered propaganda in certain instances when mass nationalistic ideas are incorporated. Music is a strong part of every culture and a hard copy of songs sold to the public is yet another way to prove the existence and the heart of the Irish culture.
One example of this is the song “James Connolly,” performed by Johnny McEvoy. The song gives insight to many pieces of Connolly’s life and impact on the 1916 Rising. Listen below.