Folk Bands and Artists
Thomas McCarthy
http://www.thomasmccarthyfolk.com
Irish Traveller, Folk Singer and Storyteller
It´s a rare delight these days to come across a singer like Thomas, who has grown up within oral tradition, learning songs in the old way directly from his family and the interlinked families of the travelling community in Ireland and England. Thomas´ intricate ornamented style, with his passion for the songs and deep feeling for their history, reconnects us with centuries of oral culture.
Tremendous traditional singer from a long line of traditional singers and musicians. This, you could say, is the real deal. He is deeply connected to the traditional music of Ireland.
