In the spirit of Samhain my interview with @EddieLenihan is out now talking about music as a gift from the 'otherworld' Listen at https://t.co/TKrR9nuw8d 🧚♂️🎃
You can listen to my recent interview with @NualaKennedy at https://t.co/TKrR9nv3XL. I loved talking to Nuala about her current research on lullabies and her @ITMADublin funded project with Tara Breen on influential Clare female musicians;'Ag Lorg ár Líne'
My recent interview with Sorcha Costello is out now from https://t.co/DNaRHLxffi. It was such a pleasure to chat to (and play a tune with) Sorcha and get more of an insight into the soulful style of East Clare. Thank you to @creativeirl Clare for the support to make this podcast.
These are the wonderful musicians I had the honour to chat to this year as part of the @MusicAsPodcast series. It has been a major highlight of the year to gather their wisdom and ideas on music as expression, connection, draoícht & more🙏https://t.co/TKrR9nuw8d to listen back!
Draoícht' (magic or enchantment) is used in Irish traditional music to describe playing which conveys deep feeling. I discussed what this elusive ‘draíocht’ is with Matthew Noone.
Listen here:https://t.co/TKrR9nuw8d @NooneMatthew
I wrote this article about the reviving force of music at The Doolin Sessions this year, capturing some of the magic of the weekend @Doolinhotel Featuring @ClareSandsCeol @KilaRecords@Saint_Sister_
Read at https://t.co/eErF49AQRM
Thank you @ClareCoCo@creativeirl for supporting
My most recent interview with Josie Nugent now is up now: https://t.co/TKrR9nuw8d! Josie is an extremely inspiring lady who uses music to open up new possibilities for many people. Thank you @creativeireland@ClareCoCo for sponsorship for this interview
I grew up in a small community in North Clare where community, tradition & intergenerational connections are some of the highest values. When you move to the city that becomes the hardest thing to find. I was lucky enough to find that in @CobblestoneDub The campaign to save the
Save the Cobblestone pub from being swallowed up by a 9 story hotel. Parts of pub due to be demolished have been a place of music, language, learning and culture. #SaveTheCobblestone https://t.co/UyNKA1I2NE via @UpliftIRL
“The series starts with a look at the life and career of Donegal traditional singer & fiddle player Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh.” 🎻 @CarraigFinn@DonegalDaily@SeMoLaochTG4@AniarTV
https://t.co/gTwMQkw9LY
Episode 4 of The Music As.. series is out now with the fearless, feisty fiddle @ClareSandsCeol. Loved chatting all things music, nature, the Irish language & surfing. All the best things! Míle buíochas Clare :) Listen at https://t.co/NpBPpLhDTL & all shares appreciated!x😀
Fiddle player Louise O'Connor's @MusicAsPodcast series continues with an interview with Steve Cooney. Catch up with this episode & previous podcasts with @CarraigFinn & Tommy Hayes https://t.co/bVlzhpO7HQ
Episode 3 is here with the multi award winning guitarist Steve Cooney. Such a pleasure to discuss the live music experience with him & the Aboriginal culture he has been initiated into. Míle Buíochas Steve 🙏 Listen at https://t.co/NpBPpLhDTL
I'm delighted to announce my third guest, the legendary guitarist Steve Cooney.. Out on Monday! Here's a clip from one of Steves fascinating stories about living with an Aboriginal tribe 🤗🎶