>> Black 47

Black 47 combines equal parts Celtic folk, rock and rap to produce a sound all its own. Where the Pogues are an Irish folk band with rock influences, Black 47 is a rock band with Celtic influences; this New York-based band's mission is rock, not folk. Lyrically ranging from Clash-style political tunes to love songs and ballads, Black 47's work demonstrates well-rounded songwriting ablilites in addition to its striking sound.