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<p>Irish rock band Cardinals</p>
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Irish newcomers Cardinals on faith and the scars of British violence

The Cork-formed band are preparing to release their brilliant debut album, ‘Masquerade’. Frontman Euan Manning and his brother, accordionist Finn, speak to Roisin O’Connor about the art that moves them, their father’s anger at the church, and the violence that inspired one of their most powerful songs to date

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