This month we take a look at the incredible musical heritage of the island of Jamaica. There are so many musical developments that can be credited to Jamaican producers and musicians that are the fundamentals of modern dance music - sound systems, bass-heavy productions, remixes and MCing to name...

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If you are having an end of year graduation or even an online meetup for the end of the year, then why not add some music to get everyone celebrating together. We have created a Spotify playlist and a special set from one of Ireland favourite DJs, Donal Dineen. Make some room to dance and turn...

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One of the more challenging aspects we’ve all faced throughout this lockdown has been dealing with uncertainty. When will life get back to normal? When can we see our friends and family? How will children cope with all of this? While the roadmap of how the country plans to reopen offers us...

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As we approach the end of the school year (and even though it's been a year like no other) we thought it would be nice to help schools mark it for 6th class students in particular, who will be going on to secondary school from September. So we've produced these downloadable and printable...

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It has been an unexpected year for all of us and a time when we have had to change the way we work, live and teach. Since the school closures, we have changed our services to support schools and children through our special parents' content. While it still remains uncertain as to what school...

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The theme for this month's show is the music of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. We hope this episode will highlight the power that music can have in raising awareness of inequalities as well as a medium for providing hope who fight against these injustices. We've selected music...

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**Update** Float Down the Liffey is now live on YouTube and can be watched here: DabbledooMusic Presents: Online Premiere of ‘Float Down the Liffey’ In conjunction with the Irish Music Industry Covid-19 Relief Fund Thursday 4th June @ 8.00pm HERE Following sold out shows on Culture...

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For our DabbledooMusic Show on Dublin Digital Radio this month we looked at Hip Hop music! This episode looks at hip hop's development from 1970's New York to the global genre it has become. We have music from A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill, J Dilla and many more. All of the music in this show...

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A great activity for exploring sounds in the home and the surrounding environment! This simple activity is perfect for all children and parents to try at home. We have an example of a sound treasure hunt here but you can also make up your own to suit your home environment. We have a few simple...

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After the success of last year's Cruinniú na nÓg, we're back to help coordinate it for the Cavan Monaghan area. Cruinniú na nÓg is an initiative setup as part of the Creative Ireland programme, and last year saw 31 local authorities in conjunction with RTE deliver 750 free events across the...

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