"It's the old way that they used to sing long ago." -Saili Gallagher of Rann na Feirste
Sean-nos means singing in the old style. Or traditional singing. Or singing a cappella. The term almost defies definition. What everyone can agree on is that it refers to a type of singing that varies widely in style across Ireland. Like most ancient traditions that spring from the various cultures of the world it reflects the heart of its people.
by Gráinne Campion
by Julie Henigan
By Tomás Ó Maoldomhnaigh Treoir, Volume 36 Number 1
by Bridget Haggerty on Irish Culture and Customs
A study of both Scot and Irish, by Craig Cockburn, Silicon Glen.com
The Wikipedia entry for Sean Nos
From a series of articles about Irish and Celtic music by Christina Roden on RootsWorld
From a series of comments (many with links) on The Session
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