"Kneecap's new album, 'Fenian,' is a bid to be taken more seriously as musicians, to 'not just be seen as a parody act.' The song 'Palestine,' featuring Palestinian rapper Fawzi, is a message of Irish solidarity amid Israel's war in Gaza."
"The power and politics of language have always been at the center of Kneecap's work. The Belfast-based group raps primarily in Irish, with English woven throughout."
"'Fenian' originally referred to an ancient Irish warrior. In modern times, it was used as a derogatory slur against Irish people in the North."
"'I don't think a lot of people know that young people in Belfast speak Irish willingly, and I think that's a big part of our music, is this identity that needs to be seen and heard,' says Moglai Bap."
Kneecap, an Irish hip-hop trio, aims to be recognized as serious musicians with their new album 'Fenian.' The album addresses political themes, including solidarity with Palestine and personal struggles, such as a tribute to a bandmate's mother. The title 'Fenian' reflects a reclamation of identity, originally linked to Irish warriors and later used derogatorily against Irish people. The group raps primarily in Irish, emphasizing the cultural significance of their language and identity, while also engaging in broader political activism.
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