Celebrated Irish concertina player Chris Droney passed away on September 9, 2020 after a brief illness. He was an acclaimed concertina player. Chris Droney was…
Irish Concertina Maestro Chris Droney Dies at 95
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WOMEX 2020 to Go Virtual
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