Sean Cannon from The Dubliners

Title

Sean Cannon from The Dubliners

Genre

Interview; Music

TX Date

6 Mar 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:15:48

Description

Steve Jones interviews Sean Cannon from Irish folk band The Dubliners who dispels rumours of a band break-up; tells how they have sold out The Mean Fiddler in London; and on the band’s last 27 years. Also perfoms The Spanish Lady live; talks about rival band The Spinners and audiences. Interview ends with song The Irish Rover by The Dubliners and The Pogues.

Contributors

Steve Jones; Sean Cannon; The Dubliners

Keywords

Music; UK; Bands; Folk music; Music industry; Irish (cultural identity); Albums (music); Audience participation; The Dubliners; The Spinners; Fiddle music; Audience reaction; Cultural users

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