They are a band that is best described as an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock 'n roll. Their songs cover a range of topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and unrest in contemporary New York.

What sets them apart from the other bands? Their sound is unique. Their music can be humerous and informative, political and fun. Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record. Now, nine albums later, they are still playing what was hailed by Billboard magazine as "a wicked blend of Celtic music, ska and roots rock."

Yeah...it is that good.

Hometown: New York, New York, USA
Similar Artists: Flogging Molly, The Pogues, Levelers
Influences: Whiskey, Bob Marley, The Clash, Sean O'Riada, Luke Kelly

Website: Black 47
Download MP3: Black 47 on MySpace
Buy CD: Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes

Similar Artists: Black 47, Bob Marley, Flogging Molly, Levelers, Luke Kelly, Sean O'Riada, The Clash, The Pogues, Whiskey

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Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, February 16, 2007.
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