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Live Reviews: Phill Niblock Seán Ó Máille Crash Ensemble, Trio Scordatura, Susan Stenger (flute)Temple Bar Galleries, Dublin23 April 2008This concert of music by Phill Niblock – the ‘forgotten minimalist’ – had the feel of a ‘happening’, spread out over the four...
Live Reviews: Tarab Barra Ó Séaghdha Francesco Turrisi (piano), Gabrielle Mirabassi (clarinet), Roman Bunka (oud), Ronan Guilfoyle (bass), Bijan Chemirani (percussion) / National Concert Hall, Dublin / 24 April 2008
Live Reviews: Dave Binney Quartet Kevin Stevens Dave Binney (alto saxophone), Craig Taborn (piano), Scott Colley (bass), Brian Blade (drums) / Whelan’s, Dublin / 12 May 2008
Live Reviews: Ian Wilson's Harbouring Gráinne Mulvey Dermot Dunne (accordion), Gorey Choral Group, Enniscorthy Choral Society, Wexford Festival Singers, Whisht Traditional Singers, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Conductor: Fergus SheilWhite’s Hotel, Wexford5 June 2008June saw the world premiere of Ian Wilson’s...
Live Reviews: Bobby McFerrin Aengus Ó Maoláin National Concert Hall, Dublin26 May 2008When I was eight years old, the biggest thrill of the week was the ten o’clock children’s mass. As the reverend monsignor skipped his way through the formalities of the service, all we children wanted was...
Uilleann Pipers at Bettystown Uilleann Pipers at Bettystown Images from the Irish Traditional Music Archive Meeting of Uilleann Pipers, Neptune Hotel, Bettystown, Co. Meath, 7 April 1968. Photographer unknown.
Now's The Time: The State of Irish Jazz Now's The Time: The State of Irish Jazz Kevin Stevens The jazz scene in Ireland has witnessed a rush of young talent and now plays host to a long list of international artists. Kevin Stevens looks at the range of music out there and explores the next steps for Irish jazz.
The Little Bag of Spuds The Little Bag of Spuds Ciaran Carson Ciaran Carson’s second column in a series – in which he maps the learning of a tune – takes him into the virtual.
Ag Treabhadh Rocks of Bawn an Idirlín Breandán Ó hEaghra Breandán Ó hEaghra, with the help of mudcat.org, gets behind the meaning of the famous song ‘The Rocks of Bawn’.
In a Silent Way In a Silent Way Daragh McCarthy Filmmaker Daragh McCarthy remembers the American composer and producer Teo Macero.

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