<p>Is the Black Velvet Band an Irish song? Was it based in Belfast or Tralee? Does it matter? Where is Van Diemen's Land? Should we still be singing it today? Join us as we explore the origins of one of Ireland's most recorded and beloved ballads for the past 80 years! </p>

Is the Black Velvet Band an Irish song? Was it based in Belfast or Tralee? Does it matter? Where is Van Diemen's Land? Should we still be singing it today? Join us as we explore the origins of one of Ireland's most recorded and beloved ballads for the past 80 years!

The Black Velvet Band

The Ballad Lounge Podcast
Join Rory Makem &amp; Máirtín de Cógáin, your hosts, lyric lovers and part time history buffs, on a captivating journey through the ages of song! Get involved as we delve into the rich tapestry of a single ballad, exploring its origins, transformations, and cultural significance. But this isn't just a history lesson – it's an exploration of the human spirit as expressed through music.

Each episode, Rory &amp; Máirtín brings to life the captivating story behind the ballad: Where did it come from? What events or figures inspired it? 
The voices that made it famous!

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The Ballad Lounge Podcast Join Rory Makem & Máirtín de Cógáin, your hosts, lyric lovers and part time history buffs, on a captivating journey through the ages of song! Get involved as we delve into the rich tapestry of a single ballad, exploring its origins, transformations, and cultural significance. But this isn't just a history lesson – it's an exploration of the human spirit as expressed through music. Each episode, Rory & Máirtín brings to life the captivating story behind the ballad: Where did it come from? What events or figures inspired it? The voices that made it famous!

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The Black Velvet Band

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