Merlefest 2003; An
Appalachian Dream
Many people around the world discovered Americana, bluegrass and
the folk music of the US Mountains through the film O Brother Where
Art Thou. more... |
(None) 27 May 2003
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Awakening Queen
Maebh
Long live the Queen…..but perhaps not the queen that first comes
to mind! Rather than a modern-day monarch, the feisty female being
conjured up is Ireland’s own Queen Maebh of Connacht, an iron-age
ruler and towering figure of Irish myth.
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(None) 11 April 2003
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Russia
is Alive to the Sound of Irish Music
Irish music is booming in Moscow. Yuri Andrechuck explains the Soviet
capital’s obsession with Ireland’s heritage.
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(Irish Post) 28 November
2001
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Tribute
to One of the Greats
Michael Gorman was a key figure in the great musical traditions
of south Sligo. more... |
(Irish Post) 28 November
2001
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Green Linnet
Offerings
US label Green Linnet have added four more new albums to their impressive
collection of Irish traditional recordings.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 November
2001
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Like a Hurricane
Former Cherish The Ladies frontwoman Cathie Ryan tells Jon Lusk
how her third album was inspired by her American-Irish upbringing.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 November
2001
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The Boys are
Back in Town
After a 10-year wait The Pogues’ classic line-up has reformed to
play a series of dates across Britain. Danny O'Connor speaks to
band members Spider Stacey and Jem Finer about their historic reunion.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 November
2001
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Fiddler on the
Loose
Over the phone from his adopted State of Oregon, Kevin Burke speaks
in a strange and slow mixed accent that echoes a life spent in England,
Ireland, Yorkshire and his present home. He also gives a low infectious
cackle whenever a point has been made or understood to his satisfaction.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 December 2001
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The Best Songs...
Ever
RTÉ's 1 flagship arts show Rattlebag is attempting to find the 75
best Irish recordings played during 75 years of broadcasting in
Ireland - and there's a wide range to choose from.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 November
2001
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Age of Consent
- The Devlins
The Devlins certainly couldn’t be accused of being over-prolific.
Having just put out their third album in a decade, the Dublin based
outfit fronted by brothers Colin and Peter Devlin, clearly don’t
believe in rushing things.
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Easter Rising -
U2
Almost a quarter of a century ago – April 11th 1977 (Easter Monday)
to be precise – at approximately 8.30pm, the fledgling U2 (then
trading as Feedback) took to the stage at St. Fintan’s High School,
Sutton, on the north side of Dublin. more... |
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An Overview
of Irish Music
Following the evolvement of Irish music from the 17th century onwards.
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The Session
Come to any decent pub in Ireland especially in the west and rural
Ireland and you will eventually get involved in a session.
more... |
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History
of Traditional Music
Traditional Irish music like all true traditions has been handed
down from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
more... |
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