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Cathie is an avid fan of singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Both focus on storytelling in their songs, with an emphasis on working-class values. On Springsteen’s official Web site, you can peruse lyrics, listen to song clips, and keep abreast off all things Bruce. -
1voteGrowing up in Detroit during the 60s, Cathie Ryan could not help being immersed in the Detroit sound. She especially likes to "funk up" her children’s music with syncopated rhythms that are Motown's stock in trade. This page provides extensive audio clips of classic Motown music.
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2voteThis page serves as a corollary to PBS’s documentary on this influential artist. In addition to an informative mini-bio, the page contains a timeline of Williams’s career, footage not found in the documentary, and clips from the radio documentary Hank Williams: Still Cooking.
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2voteCathie was influenced by singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. Along with Hank Williams and Merle Haggard, the Man in Black exemplifies the musical tradition that Cathie has embraced in creating her brand of American-Irish music. This comprehensive Web page contains links, biography, video, audio, and a chat forum for fans.
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2voteCathie is an admirer of country singer Merle Haggard. She has stated that she "loves real people singing about real life." This MySpace page provides a glimpse into the sound, career, and life of this influential singer.
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1voteDaltai na Gaeilge is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching Gaeilge, Irish Gaelic, the language heard in Ryan’s A MháitrÃn, A Leigfeá 'Un An Aonaigh Mé? (Mother, Will You Let Me Go to the Fair?). The site contains grammar, phrases and proverbs, complete with pronunciations by native speakers. There is a pronunciation key complete with sound files.
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1voteListen to sound clips of Sean-nós singing while reading an informative description of this traditional Irish music. National Geographic also provides links to prominent Sean-nós musicians.
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