The Troubles: Pop's Hidden Hibernia and Ireland's Quest for Freedom

This episode of Music & Politics explores the sectarian strife in Ireland through the lens of pop music. The long-lasting oppression and occupation have left its mark on the countless pop stars of Irish ancestry, amounting to what we call "hidden Hibernia." Music from the 60s-90s is explored along with lesser known tracks by Lennon and McCartney and groups from the Emerald Isle like U2 and the Cranberries.