The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global ...

There's the sound of banjos, fiddles and tin whistles everywhere, as Irish trad music enjoys a roaring resurgence. It's resonating "fiercely" with young people, who "roar out the lyrics" in pubs under ...

Socks in the Frying Pan, a critically acclaimed trio from Ennis, County Clare—widely regarded as the heartland of Irish traditional music—has established itself as a dominant force in the genre since ...

"Geantraí," the beloved Irish traditional music series, returns for its 19th season with a fresh approach, capturing the rich musical landscape of Ireland like never before. This new series, hosted by ...

The documentary from Dennis Harvey and Lars Lovén, world premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week, tunes into songs from The Mary Wallopers, Young Spencer and more that carry "the oppression of the ...

At the Courthouse Tavern in Cork, Irish folk-rock band Kingfishr perch precariously on the world’s smallest stage while their fans, a few hundred strong, cram as close as they can to the front. They ...

World Fiddle Day is observed every year on the third Saturday of May to celebrate the timeless charm of fiddle music and the ...

Known for her beautiful voice, Cara Dillon has garnered global acclaim and numerous awards throughout her nearly 30-year career.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Country music has long had a bit of Ireland in it. Irish folk music's role in rooting commercial mainstream country music to its ...

Irish folk music has played a significant role in shaping the history of commercial country music in Nashville. Nashville has a long-standing Irish heritage, with a consistent Irish population and ...