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Celtic punk is punk rock mixed with traditional Celtic music. The genre was founded in the 1980s by The Pogues a band of punk musicians in London who celebrated their Irish heritage. Celtic punk bands often play covers of traditional Irish or Scottish folk and political songs as well as original compositions. Prevalent themes in Celtic punk music include politics culture drinking and working class pride.

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