Irish-American soprano vocalist and songwriter Cathie Ryan grew up in Detroit, Michigan, surrounded by traditional Irish influences. She is expert at the ancient art…
Artist Profiles: Cathie Ryan
Tag: Irish folk music
Artist Profiles: Cathal McConnell
Cathal McConnell is known and respected all over the world for his masterful flute playing and singing, solo as well as with his band, Boys…
Artist Profiles: Ben Sands
Ben Sands lives in Newry, County Down, close to the mountains and the sea and not far from the small farm where he and his…
Artist Profiles: The Chieftains
The Chieftains started in Dublin, Ireland, in November 1962, introducing the world to the timeless sounds of traditional Irish music. The original line-up consisted of…
Artist Profiles: Téada
Founded by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, Téada was formed in 2001 to make an appearance on the innovative Irish television series ‘Flosc’. Téada (meaning…
Artist Profiles: Seán Óg Graham
Seán Óg Graham is from Portglenone, Co. Antrim, Ireland. He’s one of Ireland’s best button accordion players. Seán Óg Graham has achieved numerous All-Ireland titles…
Artist Profiles: Rick Epping
American multi-instrumentalist Rick Epping plays harmonica, concertina, banjo, and jaw harp. He’s a native of California and has been moving back and forth between Ireland…
Artist Profiles: Oisin Mac Diarmada
Oisín Mac Diarmada was born in 1978 in County Clare, Ireland. He learned how to play the fiddle at a young age. Oisín later moved…
Artist Profiles: Mick Moloney
Mick Moloney was born on November 15, 1944, in Limerick (Ireland). At 14, Moloney started to play skiffle songs and used a guitar. However, he…
Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2017
There’s always a bit of a letdown when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Instead of celebrating a culture filled with the Celts’ vibrant art and…