Ó Riada formalised it, making it a genre worth of concert halls and theatres. No longer was trad something to be found only at sessions in kitchens or pubs. There’s no denying that Ó Riada elevated the status of traditional Irish music. His legacy is so much more than that however. He is perhaps most commonly known for his masterful score of the film Mise Éire which fused traditional Irish airs with classical arrangements. Seán Ó Riada is one of the best known names in traditional Irish music. This revolution was due in part to the innovation of one man. Traditional Irish Music underwent a sort of renaissance from the 1960s onwards.
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