Ye Vagabonds


Ye Vagabonds is an Irish folk music duo consisting of Carlow-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn. Having been described as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk", they won three awards at the 2019 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards: Best Track, Best Album, and Best Folk Group. Ye Vagabonds are signed to River Lea, which is described as an offshoot of Rough Trade Records. They are currently working on a fourth album.

Artistry

Musical style and themes

Diarmuid has described the duo's style as being "connected with the Ulster singing tradition with harmonies that draw on American traditional music". Having grown up speaking Irish at home, they have released several songs in the language.

Discography

Albums

  • Rose & Briar
  • Ye Vagabonds
  • The Hare’s Lament
  • ''Nine Waves''

    Singles

  • I'm a Rover/ The Bothy Lads
  • The Parting Glass with boygenius

    Awards