From his
memoir Adventures of a Waterboy, published recently by Lilliput
Press, Mike Scott here describes his early encounters with Irish
traditional music, and how the fateful move to Spiddal and 'the
Celtic dreamtime' came about. read
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At the
1948 London Olympic Games, when the competition still awarded
medals for music and other arts, 'gentle Miss Ina Boyle' narrowly
missed out on a bronze medal. Ita Beausang traces the story of the
composer from Enniskerry and her as yet unperformed work. read
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A
Stockhausen festival is being held at the University of Birmingham
to accompany the staged premiere of Mittwoch aus Licht. read
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Gospel
blues singer Mary Ryan, roots blues singer and guitarist Mark
Braidner, and ragtime pianist Simon Templeton have come together as
the Mary Ryan Blues Trio and recorded a range of gospel blues,
delta blues and vaudeville numbers from the 1920s era
onwards. read
more
Irish
noise artist Vicky Langan will perform in Bristol as part of
Extreme Rituals: A Schimpfluch Carnival. read
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The CMC's
four concert series of solo performances begins on 9 August with
Andreja Malir. read
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Michelle
Mulcahy's new album, Suaimhneas, is her d?but solo recording, and
though she is known as a player of many instruments this album is
dedicated solely to her harp playing. read
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Details of
the RTE NSO's exciting programme for next season have recently been
announced, along with confirmation of their continued relationship
with Alan Buribayev. read
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The
composer and electronica artist is releasing a new work for string
quartet and electronics for free download. read
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The
electro-acoustic performance group will bring a programme of works
for harpsichord and electronics to the Bucharest festival. read
more
Three new
singles from the standouts acts of X Factor 2011 LIttle Mix, Amelia
Lily and Misha B. read
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Spin
magazine fires a third of its staff and cancel its
November/December issue, suggesting the end is nigh for its print
editions. read
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