Show Notes
This week, Lynette Fay welcomes Joanie Madden to the snug Madden’s. She is the New York-born powerhouse, founder and bandleader of the internationally acclaimed Cherish the Ladies, and a force of nature who has carried Irish traditional music to stages the world over. Warm, funny and brimming with stories, Joanie takes us back to the Bronx and a proud Irish-American upbringing steeped in music - the tunes, the characters and the places that lit the spark and set her on a remarkable journey. She shares some of her earliest, most vivid memories of the Fleadh, and reflects on how those formative moments fired a lifelong devotion to celebrating and championing Irish traditional music wherever in the world it's played. It's an hour in the company of a true original - full of heart, mischief and that unmistakable Madden energy. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow and subscribe to Music at Madden's wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a rating or review if you can, and share it with anyone who loves a great tune and a great story.
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Lynette Fay is back in the snug at Madden’s for Episode 55, joined by one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated traditional singers, "Karan Casey".Karan chats to Lynette about her journey through Irish music, from growing up in Waterford to her time in New York and her years as the lead singer of "Solas", before establishing an acclaimed career as a solo artist.They talk about the songs and stories that have shaped her, the importance of using music to tell meaningful stories, and a life spent performing and collaborating with musicians around the world.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Music at Madden’s for more conversations from the heart of Belfast’s traditional music scene.
Two banjos, two musical worlds, and one very special friendship!
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