Show Notes
Chris Nikkel follows the story of a forgotten Irish migration to Canada through folk music passed down orally, and a special bicentennial commemoration.
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An exploration of the work of the drummer Éamonn Cagney who has created new pathways for percussion in contemporary Irish Music. Presented and Produced by JJ O' Shea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Dabiri tells the story of Ferdinand Levy, author of what is believed to be the first collection of poetry by a black poet published in Ireland.
After the tragic and untimely death of singer Glen Hansard this Summer, the Lyric Feature opens its Autumn series by revisiting a programme from 'Vocal Chords' a series of programmes in which presenter and sean nós singer Iarla Ó Lionáird asks singers what happens when they sing. in which Glen was the principle guest. First broadcast in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chorus member and documentary maker Róisín Power opens the door into the world of the National Symphony Chorus of Ireland to ask why singers continue to give their time, their voices, and their hearts to this extraordinary ensemble as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Poet Jane Clarke explores the Avonmore River in County Wicklow through poetry and conversation.