Wildflower (Ava World Music, 2021) is the first solo album from Irish singer Ava, scheduled for release April 9, 2021. This is the artistic name…
On the Path to St. Patrick: Ava
Tag: Irish folk music
On the Path to St. Patrick: The High Kings
The High Kings, an excellent Irish folk music band from Dublin with a focus on vocals and storytelling, recorded Home From Home (Celtic Collections, 2021)…
On the Path to St. Patrick: Lúnasa
Lúnasa has been one of the finest contemporary Irish folk music bands for many years. The group features top instrumentalists and vocalists. Lúnasa put together…
Artist Profiles: Rita Connolly
Born and raised in Dublin, Rita Connolly is one of the finest female singers in Ireland today. Much of her early career was working and…
Irish Traditional Accordionist Joe Burke Dies at 81
Accordionist Joe Burke, one of Ireland’s finest button accordion players, passed away on February 20, 2021. Joe Burke was born in 1939 in Kilnadeema, Ireland.…
Flook Unveils ‘The Crystal Year and Foxes’ Rock’ Music Video
Celtic music band Flook has released ‘The Crystal Year/Foxes’ Rock,’ the first of its two Moving On Moving Pictures, commissioned by Moving On Music in…
Martin Hayes to Perform Via Livestream from Dublin National Concert Hall
Extraordinary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes, founder of The Gloaming, is set to perform on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. The exclusive concert via…
Virtual World Music Festival Chicago” to Present Irish Music This Sunday
Anam Mór, the Chicago-based traditional Irish supergroup, is set to perform September 20, 220. the group is led by master percussionist Jackie Moran and features Laurence Nugent on flutes…
Iconic Irish Band Kila Announces Virtual North American Tour
Kíla, one of the greatest Irish contemporary folk music bands has announced a virtual concert at selected venues and festivals across North America. The one-hour…
Irish Concertina Maestro Chris Droney Dies at 95
Celebrated Irish concertina player Chris Droney passed away on September 9, 2020 after a brief illness. He was an acclaimed concertina player. Chris Droney was…