Album: The Very Best Of… by The Pogues (2001)
Genre: Folk | Style: Punk | Mood: Happy
Format: Compilation

Description: The Very Best is a collaboration between London-based DJ/production duo Radioclit and Esau Mwamwaya, a singer from Lilongwe, Malawi. Their music has been described as an Afro-Western mix of dance, hip-hop, pop, and the traditional music of Malawi.

Artist Background: The Pogues are a Celtic punk band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before breaking up in 1996. The band reformed in 2001, and has been playing regularly ever since, most notably on the US East Coast around St Patrick's Day and across the UK and Ireland every ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: Shane MacGowan and The Popes, The Dubliners, Flogging Molly, The Mary Wallopers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Folk, Punk, Happy, 2000s, Compilation

Additional Context: Rating score: 2. Based on 1 votes


The Very Best is a collaboration between London-based DJ/production duo Radioclit and Esau Mwamwaya, a singer from Lilongwe, Malawi. Their music has been described as an Afro-Western mix of dance, hip-hop, pop, and the traditional music of Malawi.

The Very Best Of…

The Pogues

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