The celebrated Boston-based uilleann piper, Joey Abarta, has unveiled his highly anticipated second solo album, “King of the Blind,” now available for digital download and…
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Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
Seán Keane, one of the finest Irish folk music fiddlers, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was best known as the fiddler for the…
View More Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
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…
View More Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian VallelyThe 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…
View More The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann PipesArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles: Uilleann Piper Joey AbartaEuphoric 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…
View More Euphoric and Infectious Celtic Music from SienaA 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…
View More A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber MusicArtist 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…
View More Artist Profiles – Flute and Strings Master Séamus EganIrish 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…
View More Irish Band Pontún Rolls Out ’Sea Jigs’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…
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