Artist Profiles: Derek Bell
A native of Belfast (born October 21, 1935), Derek Bell was The Chieftains‘ virtuoso harpist who originally performed with the Belfast Symphony Orchestra. He also…
Artist Profiles: De Dannan
De Dannan is one of the most famous traditional Irish groups of the recent past. Formed in 1974 in the Irish-speaking area of Spiddal, Co.…
Artist Profiles: Davy Spillane
Davy Spillane, of County Clare, Ireland, plays the uilleann pipes, an unusual Celtic bagpipe whose bellows are held under the arms and inflated by wing-like…
Artist Profiles: David Munnelly
With their unique style of playing, as wild and free as the rugged West Coast of Ireland, The David Munnelly Band is making waves on…
Artist Profiles: Danú
Danú is an Irish traditional music group based in an Rinn/Ring, Co. Waterford, Ireland, made up of seven traditional musicians, hailing from counties Waterford, Dublin,…
Artist Profiles: Dáithí Sproule
Dáithí Sproule is a commuting guitarist. Born and raised in Derry, he has lived for many years in Minnesota (United States). After first inspirations from…
Artist Profiles: Cora Smyth
Cora Smyth’s professional career started when she performed with The Druid Theatre in their awarding winning production of’ The Black Pigs Dyke’. She then played…
The Blue Dahlia International Family
The Blue Dahlia – La Tradition Américaine (Dahlia Dumont, 2018) American singer-songwriter Dahlia Dumont is the artist behind The Blue Dahlia. The New York-based group…
Artist Profiles: Buille
Buille first came into being during the summer of 2004. It combines the unique talents of Niall Vallely on concertina, Paul Meehan on guitar and…
Artist Profiles: Caoimhín Vallely
Like his older brother Niall Vallely, pianist Caoimhín grew up in Armagh and began tin whistle lessons at the Armagh Pipers Club before moving to…