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
Irish Tenors
Ronan Tynan Sings
for George H.W. Bush
Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan sang Silent Night, as well as another song in Irish, at former President George H.W. Bush’s bedside, shortly before he passed away. “Believe it or not,” said James A. Baker III, Bush’s longtime friend and former secretary of state, “the president was mouthing the words.” Tynan also sang “Last Full Measure of Devotion” at Bush’s funeral on December … [Read more...] about Ronan Tynan Sings
for George H.W. Bush
Hitting the High Notes
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 … [Read more...] about Hitting the High Notes