Irish America
Irish America
Barry Manilow. Yes, I know, most think of him as a Jewish fellow from Brooklyn – and he is. But he’s also a quarter Irish, and due to certain circumstances in his family, that Irish share has had a disproportionate influence on his family tree. - Megan Smolenyak Name Changing Though he wouldn’t have known it, when Barry changed surnames, he was the third generation … [Read more...] about How Name Changing Hid a Heritage
Tourists flock to the west coast of Ireland to take in the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, but the real treasure lies in the soulful, acoustic sounds wafting out of pubs and living rooms of Doolin, County Clare. The denizens of this unspoiled coastal village of tight-knit neighbors and unlocked doors revel in the passion and history of their traditional folk songs, using music as … [Read more...] about The Job of Songs
Irish fiddler Kevin Burke has always been a forward-thinking traditional musician. His latest production brings together some of Ireland's leading traditional musicians in a new video series, “Music from an Irish Cottage," scheduled for release later this month on Vimeo. Each session features two guests, including Sharon Shannon (The Waterboys, Steve Earle), Seán … [Read more...] about Music from an Irish Cottage
Hailed by Opera News as having a voice of “such strong presence and beauty of tone that she left one longing for more," Irish-American soprano Francesca Federico is an acclaimed interpreter of opera and Irish folk music. She recently completed a Fulbright arts residency at Limerick’s Irish World Academy, focusing on the origins of Irish traditional music in 20th-century … [Read more...] about Francesca Federico
Visions, Longing, and Madness
Let the Canary Sing World Premiere Beacon Theatre June 14, 2023, 8:00 PM Music icon, Cyndi Lauper's “Let The Canary Sing” feature documentary will have its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival. The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Wednesday, June 14 and will include a performance by Lauper, the legendary singer, songwriter, … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper’s Remarkable Journey
