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Jiggy share new video for all those in self-isolation and for the healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch The Road to Errogie.

With Hypernova, Jiggy returns to pull off the same magic act, this time with an even larger cast of characters bringing yet more diversity and inspiration. An album that is a joy to listen to whether you’re up dancing or sat in your armchair.

Irish band Jiggy put on an incredible show at this year’s Fleadh. They were joined by Fusion Fighters Dancer Troupe, the mesmerising Saptha Raman and performed an Irish dub version of Galway Shawl. Watch them here.

An eclectic and global punchy kick-ass mix this week shaped very much by a few double helpings from the likes of Jiggy, Trad.Attack!, TootArd, as well as some top tunes from Eliza Carthy, Martyn Bennett and more.

What Jiggy do most successfully is prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that music is the heart and soul of the thriving, all-embracing multi-cultural arts scene in the Irish Republic. Translate is an exceptional and intoxicating album that will find its way into the heart and soul of an ever-increasing audience.

Irish band Jiggy just entered the World Music Charts and have taken the internet by storm with their new video Silent Place clocking up more than 12 million views – watch it here.

Dublin-based collective and Folk Radio UK favourites Jiggy are back with a brand new single and video which is taken from their highly anticipated debut album due in March 2017.

Irish band Jiggy dedicate their latest tune to Skellig, the beautiful remote islands off the south west coast of Ireland which also featured in the final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Our tune of the day will keep any winter chill at bay, here is Irish Band Jiggy with their new single King of the Fairies. Foot tappingly infectious!

Our Folk Music Friday is back with our video showcase of some of the best there is in folk music from both the past and present. Featuring: Emily Smith, Jiggy, Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention, Marry Waterson and many more.

Our Song of the Day is the debut single from Jiggy. ‘Laethanta Saoire’ is a tune that was composed in the 90s by the legendary guitarist Steve Cooney. Although the band have played it many times it has never been recorded or released… until now that is!

This is what happens when you have a chat down the pub and decide to mix traditional Irish music with hip hop beats from the 1990s. Meet Jiggy: Daire Bracken (fiddle) Éamonn Galldubh (pipes), Niwel Tsumbu (guitar), Anttoin Bracken (guitar), Robbie Harris (percussion) and DJayzus on decks…and occasional guests including Beatboxer MIC Bandit.