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Live Reviews: Ian Wilson's Harbouring
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
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
Meeting of Uilleann Pipers, Neptune Hotel, Bettystown, Co. Meath, 7 April 1968. Photographer unknown.
Now's The Time: The State of Irish Jazz
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
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, with the help of mudcat.org, gets behind the meaning of the famous song ‘The Rocks of Bawn’.
Be Careful of the Mark You Make
Benedict Schlepper-Connolly talks to Paul G. Smyth, improvising pianist and keyboard player with The Jimmy Cake. 
Outer Way
Kevin Stevens considers the career of guitarist John McLaughlin ahead of his first appearance in Dublin. 
Singing at the Centre of a Life
Liam Mac Con Iomaire, Seosamh Ó hÉanaí: Nár fhágha mé bás choíche. Cló Iar-Chonnachta, Indreabhán, Galway, 2007, 521 pp, with CD, €35