Show Notes
On today’s episode, we are focusing on Ireland’s folk music conference, Your Roots Are Showing. Now in its third year, Your Roots Are Showing is dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music in Ireland. The annual conference features professional development sessions, interactive workshops and live performances attracting a mix of local and international artists and industry figures. To find out more, Danny Carroll spoke with the conference organisers Charlene Sloan and Brendan McCreanor, ...
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