Originating from an island off Ireland’s west coast, The Achill Sound gives a darker take on traditional Irish balladry but achieves the best of both…
The Achill Sound Reinvent Irish Folk
Tag: Irish music
Pól Brennan and Colleagues Craft Gripping Score for Irish War of Independence Series
Pól Brennan – The Irish Revolution (ARC Music, 2023) Pól Brennan, a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and composer from Donegal, draws from both tradition and innovation…
Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment
Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…
The Dream Guitar of Kees van der Poel
Dutch guitarist Kees van der Poel has released a new album titled Dream Guitar (Pan Records, 2021). The recording features solo guitar deeply rooted in…
Celtic Woman Charms with Postcards from Ireland
Celtic Woman – Postcards from Ireland (Manhattan Records, 2021) ‘Postcards from Ireland’ is the new album from popular all-female group Irish music act Celtic Woman.…
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…
A Love Letter to Nature through Exquisite Folk Rock from Irish Vocalist Lisa Lambe
Lisa Lambe – Juniper (Blue Élan Records, 2020) Lisa Lambe, one of Ireland’s finest vocalists, a talented actress, songwriter, and former lead singer of the…
Transfixing Gaelic Songs from Scotland and the Northlands
Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie – Tuath – Songs of the Northlands (Naxos World Music, 2020) Tuath – Songs of the Northlands celebrates the…
Clannad to Release In A Lifetime Anthology
On April 3, 2020, BMG Records will release the album In A Lifetime, a career spanning anthology from one of the most successful Irish bands…
Artist Profiles: JigJam
JigJam is an award-winning ensemble from Ireland. The quartet combines traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana. they call this genre iGrass. Multi-instrumentalists Jamie McKeogh…