Thinking outside the squeeze boxBy staying ahead of the technological curve, the Irish Traditional Music Archive has become a one-stop shop for anyone curious about our cultural heritage, as its director, Nicholas Carolan, explainsSat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00
Sligo sessions: Irish music with an American accentThis weekend’s Sligo Live features Irish-American musicians such as Liz Carroll and local stars such as Seamus McGuire – and even the instruments have tales to tellWed Oct 23 2013 - 01:00
The voice of experience: sean nós made new for Iarla Ó LionáirdAn eclectic range of composers have collaborated with the traditional singer with the ‘severe’ voiceMon Sept 09 2013 - 01:00
Jordi Savall: Celtic folk tunes of a CatalanThe discovery of a manuscript of folk tunes for the viol enabled the composer to tackle music he had heard in Ireland decades previouslyFri Aug 23 2013 - 01:00
The craft and conflict in 21st-century BritainChris Wood is getting to the heart of England’s recession with his songs written while on the roadThu Jun 06 2013 - 03:00
Paddy O’Brien: growing up in Irish musicA recently published memoir is an account of a life, and community, steeped in musicMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Mick O’Brien, Emer Mayock and Aoife Ní BhriainTunes from the Goodman Manuscripts Is Mise Records ***Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Finding the finest between the jigs and the reelsThis year’s eclectic list of recipients for the TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards mirrors the diversity of our indigenous music although…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00