Tommy Martin was born in Dublin, Ireland and currently lives in the United States. He took his first uilleann pipes lesson from Dublin piper Mick…
Artist Profiles: Tommy Martin
Tag: Irish music
Screaming Orphans in the Taproon
Screaming Orphans – Taproom (The Screaming Orphans, 2017) Screaming Orphans is a talented all-sister quartet from Donegal, Ireland that plays a mix of traditional Celtic…
Artist Profiles: John Williams
John Williams was born in Chicago in 1967. He is a third generation concertina and button accordion player from both sides of the family. His…
Artist Profiles: Karan 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…
Artist Profiles: Altan
Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…
Splendid Celtic Suites
Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…
Artist Profiles: Brian Finnegan
Brian Finnegan is a renowned tin whistle and flute player from Armagh, Ireland. He is one of the most technically inventive and imaginative of flute…
Artist Profiles: Boys of the Lough
The first of the full-time professional Celtic bands to arise on the international scene, Boys of the Lough, now occupy a unique position of respect…
Acclaimed Irish Folk Musician Padraig Duggan Dies at 67
Pádraig Duggan, Irish musician, songwriter, and co-founder of much-admired contemporary folk music band Clannad, died in Dublin on August 9, 2016 at the age of…
Contemporary Bagpipe Masters from Brittany
Pevarlamm – Deltu (Paker Prod, 2015) Pevarlamm showcases the talent of one of the finest bands in the Breton music scene. The band is led…