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... the late fifties folk music was held in low regard. Following the success of The Clancy Brothers in the USA in 1959, Irish folk music became fashionable again. The lush sentimental syle of Delia Murphy was replaced by guitar-driven male groups such as The Dubliners. Irish showbands presented a mixture of pop music and folk dance tunes, though these died out during the seventies. The international success of The Chieftains and Enya has made Irish folk music a global brand. Historically the old-time music of the USA grew out of the music of Ireland and Scotland, as a result of emigration. By the 1970s Irish traditional music was again influencing music in the USA and further afield to Australia and Europe. It has occasionally been fused with rock and roll, punk rock and other genres. The most successful artists include Thin Lizzy, The Corrs, The Chieftains, Enya, Clannad, Riverdance and Van ...