"Geantraí" was first established as a showcase for Irish folk and traditional music, allowing audiences to witness live sessions in a relaxed atmosphere. The new season promises to maintain that ...

From playing in local pubs for pints to performing at the Glastonbury Festival, raucous Irish folk outfit The Mary Wallopers have come a long way. The socially conscious Dundalk band, co-fronted ...

The Irish wake, by definition, was a celebration of the life of the deceased, full of uniquely Irish customs. If you've ever been to an Irish wake, you'll know that while it can be a sad affair ...

fusing it seamlessly with traditional Irish folk music. Their distinctive sound, laden with cultural heritage, continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. The band was originally called Pogue ...

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK and the world, with regular interviews and live sessions.

From the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games to the Aloha Festival, here are eight Bay Area cultural festivals to add to ...

The widening gyre of traditional music fuels Notify’s third ... A refreshing reminder that folk music is of, by and for folks, this collection puts front and centre the importance of staying ...

Brainerd, Minn.-area luthier Bud Larsen examines a Hardanger fiddle being built by retired professor Rinita Dalan at a workshop in Moorhead.

The biggest Folk albums of the month (defined in partnership with English Folk Expo) by British and Irish artists, based on sales in the UK of downloads, CDs, vinyl and other formats, plus streams.

Names like Ennio Morricone, John Williams, Hans Zimmer and James Horner may come to mind when considering the great, punctuating film scores of the 21st ...

We recently replaced some old brushes with a set from Irish make-up artist Sarah Keary and were suitably impressed. Her six-piece set includes a foundation, powder, concealer, eye duo ...