Fiddler Séamus Connolly was born in Killaloe, Clare, in 1944. He’s Ten times All-Ireland champion. In his earlier days in Ireland he was fortunate to…
Artist Profiles: Séamus Connolly
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
The Power of Music That Taps Human Resilience
Samite – Resilience (Samite Music, 2018) Resilience is a beautiful album by United States-based Ugandan musician and former refugee Samite. His main instrument is the…
Artist Profiles: Martin Hayes
Born in Ireland, Martin Hayes plays in the slow, lyrical style of his native East County Clare. He grew up playing traditional music with his…
Artist Profiles: Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly’s earliest musical inspiration were rock and jazz. Born and raised in Dublin, his mother was a jazz singer. All members of the band…
Artist Profiles: Jackie Daly
Accordion and concertina virtuoso Jackie Daly comes from North Cork and plays in the style of Sliabh Luachra, the area bordering Kerry and North Cork…
Artist Profiles: Iarla O Lionáird
Born in 1964 as one of 12 children, O Lionaird grew up in west County Cork in Cúil Aodha, a remote, rural Gaeltacht area where…
Artist Profiles: Heidi Talbot
Heidi Talbot (lead vocals & bodhran) was born and raised in Kill, County Kildare, Ireland. Her mother Rosaleen is a singer, pianist and the music…
Artist Profiles: Gráda
Gráda were based in Dublin, Ireland, where they began playing together in 2001. The group drew from a wide range of influences. They worked with…
Artist Profiles: Gerry “fiddle” O’Connor
Gerry was a founding member of highly regarded 4-member group Skylark, and with them recorded four albums for the Claddagh Records label. He then went…
Artist Profiles: Gerry “banjo” O’Connor
Gerry O’Connor – described by many as the best four-string banjoist in the history of Irish music, lets creativity take him where it wants to.…