he Irish band Altan has become so iconic that the government in Dublin has taken notice. In 2006, in recognition of the band’s musical achievements, Altan joined The Chieftains, The Dubliners and Tommy Makem and The Clancy Brothers on stamps created by the Irish post. While the Dubliners and Makem …
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