Ye Vagabonds

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Ye Vagabonds is an Irish folk music duo consisting of Carlow-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn.[1][2][3] Having been described as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk",[3] they won three awards at the 2019 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards: Best Track (for a recording of "Foggy Dew"), Best Album (their 2019 album The Hare's Lament), and Best Folk Group.[4] Ye Vagabonds are signed to River Lea, which is described as an offshoot of Rough Trade Records.[5] They are currently working on a fourth album.[5]

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".[6] Having grown up speaking Irish at home, they have released several songs in the language.[3]

Discography

Albums

  • Ye Vagabonds (2017)[7][8][9]
  • The Hare’s Lament (2019)[10]
  • Nine Waves (2022)
  • All Tied Together (2026)

EPs

  • Rose & Briar (2015)[1]

Singles

Awards

More information Year, Awarding Body ...
Year Awarding Body Category Nominated work Result
2018 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards[13] Best Traditional Folk Track Lowlands of Holland Nominated
Best Emerging Folk Artist Nominated
Best Folk Group Nominated
2019 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards[14][15] Best Traditional Folk Track The Foggy Dew Won
Balach Shíol Andaí Nominated
Best Folk Group Won
Best Folk Album The Hare's Lament Won
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards[16] Best Traditional Track The Foggy Dew Won
2021 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards[17] Best Traditional Folk Track I'm a Rover Won
Best Folk Group Won
2022 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards[18] Best Folk Album Nine Waves Won
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