WATCH: Irish trad band Jiggy's viral video never fails to make us smile

The Irish trad band Jiggy, who blends traditional Irish, Indian folk, electronic, and funk music, created a massive viral hit with “Silent Place", in 2017, and its brilliant music video.

Posted on their Facebook page, the video for "Silent Place" has racked up millions of views.

Jiggy’s music is like no other. The band has developed a sound incorporating vocal lilting, beatboxing, Irish traditional music, hip-hop dance grooves, world music rhythms, and harmonies.

The band features the talents of traditional musicians Daire Bracken (fiddle), Éamonn De Barra (flute & whistle), Robbie Harris (percussion), Niwel Tsumbu (guitar) and Yoshi Izumi (bass) who have teamed up with DJ Jack on the decks.

Robbie Harris, the man behind the percussion used in Jiggy’s music, told IrishCentral they were spurred on to create another video of this ilk after the massive success they had with “King of the Fairies” posted in 2017, which garnered 24 million views.

“We picked a fiddle-led tune called 'Silent Place' from our debut album ‘Translate’ that we released in July 2017. It’s a Breton Gavotte played by our fiddle player Daire Bracken,” said Harris, who plays the bodhrán and percussion on the track.

“The footage in the video was taken from our favorite dance videos from around the world and was edited by Dave McFarlane, who also edited the King of the Fairies video.”

For more information on Jiggy, visit their site. You can listen to more of their great music below.

Who are the band Jiggy? 

Jiggy is an Irish band that has garnered attention and acclaim for their unique and innovative approach to traditional Irish music. Formed in 2017, the band blends a variety of musical genres, including Irish traditional music, Indian classical music, funk, and world music. This eclectic mix results in a fresh and vibrant sound that is both deeply rooted in Irish heritage and remarkably contemporary.

* Originally published in 2017, updated in July 2024.