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Songs of the Irish American and Canadian Diaspora

June 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park and Irish Heritage Trust have released a new film, Songs of the Irish American and Canadian Diaspora (with Brendan Graham). It is funded by the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme. Brendan Graham’s songs such as You Raise Me Up and Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears have become modern-day classics, while his Rock ‘n’ Roll … [Read more...] about Songs of the Irish American and Canadian Diaspora

Hitting the High Notes

By Sarah Buscher, Contributor
February / March 2001

February 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Ireland's own three tenors discuss love, God and Celine Dion with Sarah Buscher.℘℘℘Ask the Irish tenors why they're such a hit and they'll give you different answers, each oddly in keeping with their personalities. "Tenors are known to be the romantics," offers Anthony Kearns, who, with his piercing blue eyes, is considered the "romantic lead" of the three. "All the great … [Read more...] about Hitting the High Notes

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