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John Spillane, Pauline Scanlon, Strung, The Bonny Men, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Nia Byrne, Anna Mieke, Karen Casey, Greenshine and Maija Sofia to perform at five-day festival.
This week's digital and live concerts from Monday to Sunday. To have your concert included next week (28 September–4 October), please add it to our listings.
A round-up of recent releases, including Emma Langford, JaXson, Origin Story, Tolü Makay, Lyra and Farah Elle. To submit your music for inclusion, please email [email protected]
News – UK
Catriona Hewitson, Margo Arsane, Shengzhi Ren and Arthur Bruce to perform in both digital and live productions as part of the programme.
Tional virtual Gaelic festival will feature concerts, workshops and cèilidh sessions.
Irish composer's works to be performed by Paula Murrihy, Robin Tritschler, Ben McAteer and Iain Burnside.
Reviews
Caimin Gilmore, double-bass player with groups such as Crash Ensemble and singer/songwriter with the band Sun Collective, has recently released two EPs: a four-track record of new works for solo double bass, and a collection of songs and instrumentals with Sun Collective. Anna Murray reviews.
A new documentary on the history of Irish hip hop explores the views of current artists such as Denise Chaila, Costello, Ophelia, Kojaque and Mango X Mathman. Is the genre becoming an agent of change in Ireland? Andrea Cleary reviews.
A new record by pianist Niall Kinsella, featuring singers Raphaela Mangan and Gavan Ring and violinist Mia Cooper, presents all of Irish composer John F. Larchet's original songs for voice and piano. Mark Fitzgerald reviews.
Articles
On the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the great uilleann piper Leo Rowsome (1903–1970), his daughter Helena Grimes reflects on his legacy and remembers her musical childhood in Dublin.
The new Covid restrictions regarding indoor and outdoor gatherings have caused even more disruption in music and the arts, just as we thought things might be improving. Is it possible to have confidence about organising an event in this environment, and if not, what needs to be done, asks Shannon McNamee.
John Hume's views on the role of artists in a conflict are worth considering today, writes Toner Quinn.
The response from musicians to comments last week by Minister Heather Humphreys about reskilling and retraining was visceral, although her words were not directed towards them. Colm Kelly explores why.
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Journal of Music article on the decline of music in An Spidéal discussed on 'Adhmhaidin', 'Iris Aniar' and 'Nuacht TG4'.
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Department of Culture, Arts, Media, Tourism, Sport and the Gaeltacht