Having produced many acts, including the most successful band of all time, Liverpool boasts a storied pop music heritage.
However, the city is also a prominent location for folk music. Its connection with Ireland and its status as a port has meant that Liverpool plays a significant role in the folk tradition.
Traditional Irish folk music was brought to the city by mass Irish immigration, which came to a head during the Great Famine, while folk's association with seafaring and the role that sea shanties played in the development of the genre mean that maritime Liverpool is the subject of many songs.
