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Tommy Makem

Primary Song Genres: 
composed folk Ireland
traditional Irish
Culture (language, religion, ethnicity, etc.): 
Irish
Info links
Website: 
http://www.makem.com/
Wikipedia Page: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Makem

Makem (1932-2007) was an Irish singer songwriter.

See Also

Songs Composed

Four Green Fields RA: Freedom p. 77
Red Is the Rose RUS: Love p. 127

Song Videos

The Bells of Rhymney RA: Rich p. 222
Four Green Fields RA: Freedom p. 77
The Great Silkie RUS: Ballads p. 10
Jock O'Hazeldean RUS: Ballads p. 11
Red Is the Rose RUS: Love p. 127
Roddy McCorley RUS: Struggle p. 218
Rolling Home RUS: Sea p. 205
Travelin' Man RUS: Funny p. 75
Waltzing with Bears RUS: Funny p. 76
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