What Ireland Sounds Like – Ep. 1: The Fields of Athenry | Music, Famine & Irish Identity
Автор: Panya Rez
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In this first episode of What Ireland Sounds Like, I explore one of Ireland’s most beloved and emotionally charged folk songs: “The Fields of Athenry.”
Set during the Great Famine of the 1840s, this song tells the story of a man imprisoned and sent to Australia for stealing food to feed his starving family. It has become a symbol of Irish struggle, resilience, and pride.
We’ll dive into the historical background of the Irish Famine, the song’s cultural significance, and how it became a kind of unofficial anthem for Irish identity—at home and among the over 6 million Irish who emigrated to America since 1820.
Song discussed: The Fields of Athenry by Pete St. John (1979)
Event: Irish Great Famine, 1840s
Series: What Ireland Sounds Like – Episode 1
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