Music At Maddens Podcast

Music at Madden’s Podcast #040 “Folk, Family & Finding the Song” with Joshua Burnside

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Show Notes

In episode 40 of Music at Madden’s, Lynette Fay welcomes Joshua Burnside to the Snug. Joshua talks about his life in music, from discovering folk and traditional songs to developing his own distinctive sound as a songwriter. He reflects on the stories, places and people that inspire his work, the influence of Belfast, and the way songs can carry memory, identity and meaning through generations. The conversation also touches on family, creativity, local history, and Joshua’s approach to keeping old traditions alive while still making music that feels fresh, personal and completely his own. A thoughtful conversation with one of Ireland’s most distinctive contemporary songwriters.

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