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The band Dervish was founded in 1989. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in 0. Generally, music journalists would define Dervish’s style within the genre/s of contemporary folk music, and other rock music.
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Lúnasa
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Altan
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Déanta
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Beoga
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The Bothy Band
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Sharon Shannon
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Flook
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Planxty
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Capercaillie
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Celtica
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Kíla
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The Chieftains
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The Irish Rovers
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Julie Fowlis
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Alan Stivell
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