Solas is the most important Irish music band based in the United States. The group plays fiery instrumental medleys for which they’ve become famous as…
Artist profiles: Solas
Tag: Irish folk music
Rising Celtic Fiddle Talent Matt Tighe
Matt Tighe – Matt Tighe (Greentrax Recordings, 2017) Matt Tighe is an excellent fiddler from South London in the UK. On his self-titled album he…
Artist Profiles: Michael McGoldrick
Inspired by Irish parents and encouraged by the thriving traditional music scene in his hometown of Manchester, England, multi-instrumentalist Michael McGoldrick began playing Irish music…
Dónal Lunny to Receive Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award
Acclaimed Irish musician Dónal Lunny will receive a Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award a during a special ceremony held during The ExChange, a Micro-Conference…
Artist Profiles: Dennis Cahill
Dennis Cahill was a virtuoso guitarist versed in classical, blues, rock and traditional Irish music. Cahill was born and raised in Chicago to parents from…
Artist Profiles: Liz Carroll
Born in Chicago to Irish parents Liz Carroll was a natural at the fiddle right from the start. At age 18 she amazed the Celtic…
Artist Profiles: Kevin Burke
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: 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…