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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Thousands flock to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in full swing for a second day

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrates Irish traditional music, culture, and community, showcasing talent and connecting people.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My worst job? Being a barman in New York City on Paddy's Day with the mother of all hangovers'

George Murphy rose to fame by winning the 2003 RTÉ talent show You're a Star.
London music
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: The Miami Showband Massacre - 'They tried to wipe out the entire band'

The Miami Showband Massacre was a tragic event that profoundly affected the band and the Irish music scene.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We rattled it out in 20 minutes': how Kingfishr made a hurling team song into an Irish folk smash hit

Keogh and his band created the hit song Killeagh in 20 minutes during a studio session.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'In the 90s, I had two radio station jobs in different counties and no car - so I had to hitch-hike from one to the other'

Cathy Jordan reflects on her upbringing with limited money, working hard on the family farm, and eventually finding ways to earn from odd jobs, including singing.
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fromForbes
1 month ago

Seanchai, NYC's Underground 'Irish Rebel Hip-Hop' Group, Is Back

Seanchaí, a New York City Irish rebel hip-hop group, fuses traditional music with punk, electronic beats, and storytelling.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The soul of Irish traditional music': a musical journey through County Clare

Bunratty village embodies the heart of Irish musical tradition, shaped by its historical isolation.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Craig Fitzgerald of The Academic: 'I didn't even know that bear claws was the name of a popular pastry in America until we toured there'

In a remarkable transformation from schoolmates to rock stars, The Academic's success epitomizes the journey of young musicians achieving greatness against the odds.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Kurt Cobain played like he was a bomb going off' - inside the gigs that made Irish music history

The podcast 'I Was There' shares personal experiences of significant moments in Irish music history.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Maria Somerville: Luster

Somerville's music weaves together elements of nature and emotion, crafting a soundscape that feels both ancient and personal, reminiscent of the wild beauty of Connemara.
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