On July 29, 2022, iconic music festival WOMAD and acclaimed world music label Real World Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first WOMAD…
Live at WOMAD 1982 Album to Highlight First WOMAD Festival
Tag: The Chieftains
Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2020 World Music Concerts
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has revealed the early 2020 World Music series. Merrill Garbus’ Tune-Yards will perform January 31, 2020. Guitar virtuoso Vieux Farka Touré…
Artist Profiles: Matt Molloy
Flute player Matt Molloy joined The Chieftains in 1979 as the replacement for Michael Tubridy. His first appearance with the band took place at the…
Artist Profiles: Seán Keane
One of the early members of The Chieftains, master fiddler Seán Keane joined the ensemble in 1968, making his band debut at the open-air Edinburgh…
Artist Profiles: Kevin Conneff
One of the newer members of the current lineup of The Chieftains, bodhrán player Kevin Conneff was enlisted in 1976 to replace Peader Mercier, who…
Artist Profiles: Derek Bell
A native of Belfast (born October 21, 1935), Derek Bell was The Chieftains‘ virtuoso harpist who originally performed with the Belfast Symphony Orchestra. He also…
Artist Profiles: The Chieftains
The Chieftains started in Dublin, Ireland, in November 1962, introducing the world to the timeless sounds of traditional Irish music. The original line-up consisted of…
The Chieftains Debut Begins The 2007- 08 World Music Series At Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ireland’s premier musical ambassadors, The Chieftains, make their debut appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to kick off the 2007/2008 World Music series on Thursday,…
The Chieftains Go Further Down the Old Plank Road
The Chieftains Further Down the Old Plank Road (Victor/BMG Music 82876-52897-2, 2003) Imagine just for a moment that Paddy, Seán, Kevin, Matt or Derek called…
The Chieftains Continue their Exploration of Americana
The Chieftains’ latest album, Further Down The Old Plank Road (Victor/BMG), continues the groundbreaking collaboration between The Chieftains and some of country and bluegrass music’s…