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Irish Rebel Music is a sub genre of Irish folk music, with much the same instrumentation, but with lyrics predominantly concerned with Irish nationalism, and especially the struggle for independence from British rule.

History
Republican Prisoners have used music as a form of protest during the conflict in Ireland.

The tradition of rebel music in Ireland dates back many centuries, dealing with historical events such as uprisings, describing the hardships of living under oppressive rule, but also strong sentiments of solidarity, loyalty, determination, as well as praise of valiant heroes.

As well as a deep-rooted sense of tradition, rebel songs have nonetheless remained contemporary, and since 1922, the focus has moved onto the nationalist cause in Northern Ireland, including support for the IRA and Sinn Féin. However, the subject matter is not confined to Irish history, and includes the exploits of the Irish Brigades who fought for both France and Spain, and also those who fought during the American civil war.

Over the years, a number of bands have performed "crossover" music, that is, Irish rebel lyrics and instrumentation mixed with other, more pop styles. Damien Dempsey is known for his pop-influenced rebel ballads and bands like Seanchai and the Unity Squad and Beltaine's Fire combine Rebel music with Political hip hop and other genres.

List of notable artists:

Adelante, Athenrye, Barleycorn, Battering Ram, Black 47, Blarney Pilgrims, The Bleeding Irish, The Bog Savages, Charlie & the Bhoys, Christy Moore, The Clancy Brothers, Derek Warfield, The Druids, Éire Óg, Gary Óg, Innisfáil, Irish Brigade, Mise Éire, The Paddywagon Band, Paddy Rooney, Padraig Mór, Pangur Bán, Rebel Hearts, Saoirse, Seanchai, Shebeen, Sinéad O'Connor, Slievenamon, Music of Mark O'Neill, Summerfly, Spirit of Freedom, The Unity Squad, Ten Second March, The Dubliners, The Exiles, The Foggy Dew, Wilderness 1916, Wolfhound, Wolfe Tones, The Ravens, The Village Folk