For at least 400 years during Christmas season, Irish mummers have dressed in straw outfits while going house-to-house captivating residents with their plays, rhymes, singing, dancing, and music.

From ancient Irish ballads to post-punk anthems, Ireland’s vibrant music scene celebrates its rich heritage and contemporary creativity year-round, with World Music Day as just one highlight.

More widely, Irish indie folk band Kingfishr are topping the charts, while acts like The Mary Wallopers and Lankum are also helping to connect younger audiences with these traditional sounds.

Lovers of Irish music — and those who simply enjoy the culture, community and “craic" (fun) of the Irish — are invited to the second annual Shamrock Soiree in Abita Springs on May 31.

“Sinners” filmmaker Ryan Coogler tells IndieWire about his reverence for Irish music and its narrative importance in his vampire film. By Chris O'Falt ... April 19, 2025 12:00 pm 'Sinners' ...

Irish Night, a new addition to Charly's legendary musical array, will take place every Thursday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Flagstaff's Weatherford Hotel. It features Wild World Irish Fiddle, a blend of ...

Darragh Burke and Ultan Dempsey Ultan agrees. "I went to music camp and I've been playing piano since I was eight. I'm 11 now and I play the tin whistle too and I sing," he said.

The Coconino Center for the Arts is hosting the Wild World Irish Fiddle group for an Immigration Solidarity Concert. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 15. 100% of the donations ...

The band is led by Nashville songwriter, producer, and band leader Ric Blair on vocals, guitar, bodhran, and piano; other members – who have worked with artists ranging from Sting and U2 to Bill ...

A professional fiddle player was astounded to realize his baby daughter has inherited his passion for traditional music. Michael Audette, 31, is the proud father of seven-month-old Adelyn Rae, and ...