Where the river rises | The Lyric Feature

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.

Theo Dorgan explores poetic, mythical, historical and cultural links between Ireland and Galicia in north west Spain.

Mary Brophy explores the influences, characters and obsessions that brought Ireland's historic gardens into being. Part 2.