Kate Chadbourne, singer, storyteller, harper, poet and teacher, is set to release a new recording of songs that celebrate the eight major festivals of the Irish traditional year, as well as an ...

For 20 years, the Irish instrumental band Lunasa has connected with audiences around the world through the universal language of music, but with its new album, the lads are trying something new: words ...

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In numerous homes around the world, the songs of Thomas Moore were popularly sung and performed during the 19th century. Thomas Moore’s “Irish Melodies” were published in both Dublin and London, as ...

We'll leave the debates over why the Irish are such champions of the written word — Is it the island's strong oral traditions surrounding the seanchai, or storyteller? The rich vein of Celtic folklore ...

During the pandemic, Trapper Schoepp found himself listening to a song from Paul Brady called "Arthur McBride." It was his gateway into the world of Irish folk music. At it's heart, Trapper's new ...

In this series, I'll take a closer look at songs that have become well-known and loved within Celtic cultures, like "Raglan Road" from Ireland, "The Skye Boat Song" from Scotland, and "All Through the ...