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A Magical Music Tour
Colin Lacey reviews an eclectic mix of the latest albums on the Irish music scene….
Meet The Shamrock Tenors
Irish music fans, get ready to be captivated! The Shamrock Tenors hailed as “Ireland’s most…
Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan
Duff McKagan reflects on his childhood, songwriting, why he’s called “Duff,” and his recent solo albums….
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Sláinte! Music: The Food of Love
With Father’s Day in mind, our columnist writes about her own dad, “a true Irish bard.” I live with a disc jockey. No, not like one you’d find in a […]
An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
From Turlough O’Carolan to The Chieftains, The Cranberries to The Corrs, Ireland has always had a world-wide reputation for musical prowess. As you start planning your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, […]
Irish American Director to Helm Washington National Opera
Timothy O’Leary (right) has taken the United States opera scene by storm as the recently-appointed general director of the Washington National Opera at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing […]
The Last Word: Irish American Agitation in the Age of Trump
U2, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, and the Irish trying to save America. In autumn 2017, U2 released their 14th studio album, Songs of Experience. Critical reception on the album was mixed […]
Redeeming Bing Crosby, the Voice of Christmas
Bing Crosby was once considered the greatest crooner of all and his recording of “White Christmas” remains the best-selling single of all time, with an estimated 100 million copies sold […]
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
The world has been enriched by many distinctly Irish songs. “Danny Boy” and “MacNamara’s Band” are among the diverse offerings. But no song is more deeply embedded in hearts than […]