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An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day 2021

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From Turlough O'Carolan to The Chieftains, The Cranberries to The Corrs, Ireland has always had a world-wide reputation for musical prowess. This St. Patrick's Day, enjoy this special playlist of Irish music that ranges from traditional Irish songs to more contemporary fare like The Pogues and The Saw Doctors. The 90-song playlist curates the best of Irish music and hopefully … [Read more...] about An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day 2021

From Song to Screen: Bold Irish Women

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By Tom DeignanWhen the Screen Actors Guild awards are handed out next month, Irish women will be well represented, showcasing talents ranging from costume drama to biting comedy to social activism.Nicola Coughlan, Annie Murphy and Catherine O’Hara find themselves on two of the most talked about TV shows of the streaming era – the British-set period series Bridgerton, and the … [Read more...] about From Song to Screen: Bold Irish Women

JUDY COLLINS:
A RETURN TO HER LEGENDARY 1964 CONCERT

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The Town Hall will present an encore performance of Judy Collins recreating her legendary 1964 New York City concert hall debut. Collins filmed the show onstage at The Town Hall and it will be available for On-Demand viewing for 72 hours beginning Friday, April 16th at 8:00 pm. The On-Demand video is available for purchase at The Town Hall.  A lover of songwriters and the … [Read more...] about JUDY COLLINS:
A RETURN TO HER LEGENDARY 1964 CONCERT

The Dorsey Brothers: Sultans of Swing

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By Irish America StaffTo fans of jazz and swing, the Dorsey brothers need no introduction. As musicians, composers and dance band leaders, they are inextricably linked with the swing craze during the big-band era of the 1930s and 1940s. Their numerous hits include "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," and "Boogie-Woogie." In all, they sold a combined … [Read more...] about The Dorsey Brothers: Sultans of Swing

Christy Moore Live From The National Concert Hall

Saturday, September 19th. By Deaglán de Bréadún

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Tonight, September 19th, at 8pm on the east coast and west coast of the United States, 8pm Irish and British time, 9pm in central Europe, and tomorrow at 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, Christy Moore’s many fans can view a livestream solo performance by the legendary singer on the stage at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. “I haven’t gigged since last March, so I’m … [Read more...] about Christy Moore Live From The National Concert Hall

Saturday, September 19th. By Deaglán de Bréadún