KPBS just did a bit on a rising young Irish band who are one third trad, one third everything else and one third politics. They mix ska, West Indies and rock in with their Irish music and pepper it up with political voice -- I forget the group's name, darn it -- but they made the point thjat here weren't any politics in the music field when they formed up so they decided they would grab the niche.

Risky decision, but it seems to be paying off, as they are drawing attention and getting gigs.