Ed Sheeran and Irish Folk Songs

Subject: RE: Ed Sheeran and Irish Folk Songs
From: Thompson
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 05:09 PM

That's the lad. He was almost universally hated in Ireland till he appeared on a popular talk show as a treat for a little girl who was a huge fan. He was sweet to her, and sang his biggest hit with her as asked. Then she was dismissed and he was asked to sing a couple more songs, and rather than being showbizzy, he went and brought her back in and she sang the whole set with him! Lovely guy! Now super-popular - that lovely set showed him in his true colours and so he has been revealed since.

Here he is singing The Parting Glass in Dublin, dedicated to his gran.

Subject: RE: Ed Sheeran and Irish Folk Songs
From: keberoxu
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 04:11 PM

This is the fellow with red hair and tattoos on his arms?

Subject: RE: Review: Ed Sheeran and Irish Folk Songs
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 03:33 PM

He doen't sing Irish folk songs. I believe he included 'The Parting Glass' as a hidden bonus track on his debut album. But that's it. He's a singer-songwriter who sings contemporary pop songs. Absolutely nothing whatsoever trad or folk or Irish or 'Celtic' about him.

Subject: Review: Ed Sheeran and Irish Folk Songs
From: JMB
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 02:52 PM

Has anyone heard of a singer known as Ed Sheeran? I saw an article headline of this man singing Irish folk songs, and his name sounded familiar. I take it he sings mainstream music as well. I'm curious about his music after coming across this article headline. I'm in Nova Scotia, and I play traditional and modern styles of Celtic music, mainly on the Scottish side influenced by artists like John Allan Cameron and Runrig. Could Ed Sheeran be a good way to introduce traditional Celtic folk music to a new demographic? What are your thoughts and does anyone have more knowledge of him?