Irish Music Magazine - April 2024 Issue

COVER STORY

CARA DILLON’S COMING HOME

Seán Laffey discovers that Covid isolation gave rise to Cara Dillon’s Coming Home, a project that originated from personal poems and has evolved into something very special indeed.

FEATURES

TWENTY YEARS OF CELTIC WOMAN

The Celtic Woman 20th ANNIVERSARY album features 18 brand new recordings, and is the group’s first new studio album since 2021’s Postcards From Ireland, writes Gráinne McCool.

ONE FOR THE ROAD BY THE McGOLDRICK FAMILY

It was Superbowl Sunday when Seán Laffey finally caught up with Mike McGoldrick to talk about a new album, One For The Road, that scores a touchdown for family values.

HERE & THERE WITH EIMEAR ARKINS

Gráinne McCool caught up with her early in the new year to hear about her life and music.

AOIFE O’DONOVAN : WITH ALL MY FRIENDS

Aoife O Donovan in conversation with Anne Marie Kennedy for Irish Music Magazine.

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES CREATE A NEW KIND OF BODHRÁN

With an increased awareness of the ethics of animal farming, Seán Laffey asks Christian Hedwitschak was it the right time to develop his HEDge vegan bodhrán?

WHEEL OF THE YEAR

Seán Laffey talks to Myriam Carl Ayuna about her new album Wheel of the Year and its exploration in music of our ancient seasonal festivals.

CIARÁN RYAN

Mark Lysaght talks to Ciarán Ryan, a virtuoso banjo player, born in Scotland but of Irish descent.

DEAR RUIN FROM GALLOWGLASS

Seán Laffey talks to David Pender Lofgren, who introduces us to Gallowglass and tells us about their album Dear Ruin.

MEET MICHAEL LONDRA

Anita Lock interviews Michael Londra, host of the popular program Ireland With Michael.

FESTIVALS

A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.

THE MAURICE O’KEEFFE FESTIVAL

Authenticity is at the heart of the Sliabh Luachra Maurice O’Keeffe Festival. Seán Laffey talks to the festival director, Pat Fleming about this unique celebration of Sliabh Luachra culture.

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