Kevin Burke’s sparkling, lyrical fiddle has earned him a reputation as one of the finest, most influential players in music today. From The Bothy Band…
Artist Profiles: Kevin Burke
Tag: Irish folk music
Artist Profiles: Jerry O’Sullivan
Uilleann piper flutist and whistler Jerry O’Sullivan has been at the very heart of the traditional Irish music scene in New York for many years…
Artist Profiles: Eileen Ivers
Eileen Ivers – The musical star of Riverdance and currently a sensation in Europe, Eileen Ivers is the most successful American-born competitor in the history…
Artist Profiles: Deanta
Déanta was an excellent contemporary Irish folk music band from County Antrim. The young virtuosos steadily built an international reputation for music both pristine and…
Artist Profiles: Connie Dover
Connie Dover is an acclaimed singer specialized in the traditional music of Great Britain and Ireland. Her remarkable voice and inspired arrangements have earned her…
Artist Profiles: Cherish the Ladies
Cherish the Ladies is an Irish traditional music sensation, one of the most successful and sought-after Irish-American groups in Celtic music history. The group was…
Artist Profiles: Cathie Ryan
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: 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…