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Tommy Makem Was Irish Music's Godfather

Irish musician Tommy Makem, who succumbed to lung cancer Wednesday, is credited with helping to popularize traditional Irish music in America and beyond. He is best known for songs such as "Four Green Fields" and "Red Is the Rose."

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