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Tag: Irish folk music

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Artist Profiles: Liam Bradley

Angel Romero March 10, 2017 No Comments BeogaCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk musicLiam Bradley

Keyboardist Liam Bradley from Tobermore, Co. Derry is known throughout the world for his music for Irish dancing. He has produced recordings and provided accompaniment…

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Artist Profiles: Karan Casey

Angel Romero February 20, 2017 1 Comment Celtic musicIrelandIrish folk musicIrish musicKaran Casey

Vocalist, songwriter, producer and pianist Karan Casey was born in Ballyduff Lower, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland in 1969. In 1993, Karan emigrated to New York…

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Artist Profiles: John Doyle

Angel Romero February 19, 2017 1 Comment Celtic musicguitarIrelandIrish folk musicJohn DoyleSolas

John Doyle is one of the most talented and innovative musicians to come out of Ireland in recent years. Now a resident of Asheville (North…

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Artist Profiles: Dervish

Angel Romero February 3, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicDervishIrelandIrish folk music

Widely hailed as the 1990s’ successors to Irish traditional legends Planxty and the Bothy Band, Dervish unite passion with virtuosity. The members of Dervish met…

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Artist Profiles: Eamon Murray

Angel Romero January 21, 2017 No Comments bodhránEamon MurrayIrelandIrish folk music

Eamon Murray from Randalstown, Co. Antrim is one of the most important young bodhrán players in Irish music. Described by Johnny McDonagh (De Dannan/Arcady) as…

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Artist Profiles: Damien Stenson

Angel Romero January 19, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicDamien StensonfluteIrelandIrish folk musicTeada

Damien Stenson grew up in County Sligo (Ireland), an area with a rich folk music tradition. He is known for his extensive repertoire and flowing…

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Artist Profiles: The Bothy Band

Angel Romero January 9, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicIrelandIrish folk musicThe Bothy Band

The Bothy Band evoked universal praise from audiences and critics alike. Siblings Micheal O Domhnaill and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill, percussionist Donal Lunny, master piper Paddy…

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Artist Profiles: Beoga

Angel Romero January 7, 2017 No Comments BeogaIrelandIrish folk music

Beoga (Irish word for ‘lively’) are an exciting young five piece from County Antrim who create a completely unique sound, with the dueling accordions of…

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Artist Profiles: Alan Kelly

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments accordionAlan KellyCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk music

Born in Co. Roscommon in 1972, Alan Kelly grew up in a house steeped in traditional music and dance. His grandfather was a fiddler; his…

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Artist Profiles: Aine Minogue

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Aine MinogueCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk music

Aine Minogue has been studying and playing the harp since she was 12 years old. Her albums feature ethereal vocal and instrumental Irish and Scottish…

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