Cillian Vallely, hailing from Co. Armagh, is a talented artist from a distinguished traditional Irish music family. Vallely’s parents, Brian and Eithne Vallely, are the…
Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
Tag: Irish folk music
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…
Artist Profiles: Uilleann Piper Joey Abarta
Joey Abarta is a renowned uilleann piper who has dedicated more than half of his life to the performance, teaching, and recording of traditional Irish…
Euphoric and Infectious Celtic Music from Siena
Willos’ – From Now On (self-released, 2022) In their latest striking release “From Now On” (2022), Willos’ presents an eleven-track album highlighting their captivating signature…
A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber Music
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble – Peggy’s Dream (251 Records, 2023) Martin Hayes, the acclaimed Irish violinist and composer, has brought forth a…
Artist Profiles – Flute and Strings Master Séamus Egan
Séamus Egan, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on July 1, 1969, in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, to Irish migrants Mike and Ann Egan. When…
Irish Band Pontún Rolls Out ’Sea Jigs’
Pontún, a new Irish-based project embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, has released a new single ’Sea Jigs.’ Led by percussionist Robbie Harris, the…
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble to Release “Peggy’s Dream”
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble will release their new album, “Peggy’s Dream,” on March 24th via 251 Records. The album is dedicated to…
Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady
Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…
Green Fields of America and Calan to Perform in New York City
Green Fields of America and Calan are set to perform in New York City on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Peter Norton Symphony Space. For…