Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, in 1981, Zoe Conway began playing the violin at the age of eight. The outstanding feature of Zoe’s playing is…
Artist Profiles: Zoe Conway
Tag: Irish folk music
Artist Profiles: Randal Bays
A masterful guitarist, Randal first garnered international attention on Green Linnet’s landmark recording with Irish fiddle phenomenon Martin Hayes. Rooted in both Irish and jazz…
Artist Profiles: Nuala Kennedy
Nuala Kennedy grew up in Dundalk, Co. Louth where she was a member of the ceilidh band Ceoltoiri Oga Oghrialla. In 1995, she moved to…
Artist Profiles: Paddy Keenan
Paddy Keenan was born in Trim, Co. Meath, to John Keenan, Sr. of Westmeath and the former Mary Bravender of Co. Cavan. The Keenans were…
Artist Profiles: Patrick Street
The Irish “supergroup” Patrick Street began with four recognized masters – Kevin Burke (ex-Bothy Band), singer/bouzouki player Andy Irvine (ex-Planxty), Jackie Daly (ex-De Dannan), and…
Artist Profiles: Reeltime
Reeltime was an Irish traditional music quartet that combined stellar instrumental skills with a genius for arranging. Centered around the virtuoso playing of fiddler Máirín…
Artist Profiles: Ron Kavana
Irish songwriter/composer/musician Ron Kavana has been at the cutting edge of the international folk scene for three decades. He has released multi-award winning albums to…
Artist Profiles: Rua
Rua was Rua were an Irish music duo featuring Liz Madden and Gloria Mulhall. Rua released their critically acclaimed first album Rua in 2001 and…
Artist Profiles: Séamus Begley
One of a family of nine brothers and sisters – all musicians – from the Dingle peninsula, Co. Kerry, Séamus Begley’s father was a singer…
Artist Profiles: Séamus Connolly
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…