His passion for traditional Irish folk music, however, was not widely shared amongst many of the educated and upper ... He also composed music for the poem “Mná na h’Éireann” (“The Women of Ireland”) ...

Coming in at fourth place with an overall gig city score of 77.4, Dublin secures its place as a top live music destination.

We celebrate the finest in Irish Folk music with a compilation of performances taken from the archives of the BBC. Find out more about some of the featured artists. Managed the rare feat of being ...

In his book The Folk Songs of North America ... “Whiskey in the Jar” had become a staple of virtually every traditional Irish music session you chanced upon. Nonetheless, rock musicians ...

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17 by discovering our selection of the best Irish classical and folk music. Whether your ... I Dwelt In Marble Halls" The traditional Irish tune for The ...

Okay, please, please don’t get us wrong. We know that having a headline like “Irish Music to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day That Isn’t The Pogues” sounds a little spicy. In truth, though, we love ...

These honourees exemplify the dedication and innovation that ensure traditional Irish music flourishes ... and celebrate with artists who are shaping the future of our music, song and dance.

We return to traditional Irish folk music for our countdown to St. Patrick’s Day playlist this week with six ... The Chieftains gained worldwide recognition during the 1970s and 1980s and worked with ...

Fronted by the renowned Cathy Jordan, whose voice has become synonymous with Irish folk, Dervish’s live ... I am passionate ...

The Chieftains: The Chieftains are a traditional Irish folk band that began their journey in 1962. The six-time Grammy winners have collaborated with a wide range of artists, from Madonna to Elvis ...

Two of Canada’s top folk musicians will join forces for a special performance in Portage la Prairie on April 11, wrapping up ...