Manchester has had a vibrant Irish traditional music scene since at least the 1960s, with concerts in the 70s and 80s put on ...

So, I’ve a couple things in the media yoke this week. First up is Ultan O’Brien’s “Dancing the Line” ( O’Brien is a ...

The O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School is not just a musical event but a celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and ...

While the people of Wexford are well and truly on the countdown for the sun, ceol and craic that comes with the return of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, it can be easy to lose sight of just what this ...

All hail the Irish summer anthem. Ironically, for a country that isn’t always blessed with the brightest summers, we’ve had our fair share of infectious sunshine bops.

Connie Francis, who dominated the pop charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with sobbing ballads like Who’s Sorry Now? and Don’t Break the Heart that Loves You, as well as up-tempo soft ...

Northern Ireland Uncovering ‘Big Jim’ Larkin’s forgotten role in the 1907 ‘Music Hall War’ strike History has forgotten how the trade union leader once teamed up with Dubliner Joe O ...

- Advertisement -Spectacle Live has announced two upcoming performances at The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna and Irish traditional music band ...

PILTON, England (AP) — Irish-language rap group Kneecap gave an impassioned performance for tens of thousands of fans on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism by British ...

The origins of zydeco This distinct, accordion-driven, foot-stomping Louisiana music born from Creole culture combines the sounds of various genres—including blues, rock, jazz and gospel.

U2 guitarist the Edge has been granted Irish citizenship after living in Ireland for over 60 years. The musician moved from Essex at one years old.

He elevated his instrument’s often-maligned reputation with deft musicianship, and by writing and commissioning a wide range of music. By Richard Sandomir Guy Klucevsek, a masterly accordion ...