At turns lively and yearning, the traditional folk musics of Ireland and Britain have made their mark around the world. Now these perennially popular forms of music are helping computers learn to ...

Maureen O'Donoghue lives in Paris and sings and plays guitar in a duo with Scotsman Jordan Kay. I attended one of their recent gigs in “La Cave Café”, Paris 75018. That night, the terrific music gave ...

Folk artist Lee Murdock is probably best known for performing and writing songs about the Great Lakes — but he also has a huge repertoire and knowledge about Irish folk music. Murdock, who sings, ...

It's a bit monotonous, but Irish folk music doesn't need complex melodies. Since it's well-played by human musicians, it sounds pretty okay, really. I wouldn't call it catchy. *Maybe someone could get ...

Last month, the Irish bluegrass band JigJam released their latest album Across the Pond. The 12-track collection showcases a blend of Irish traditional music and bluegrass. The album is a little more ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Artists and genres on the docket range from Hozier (indie-rock) to The Pogues (Celtic-punk) to Ed Sheeran ...

This relaxing tune captures the essence of traditional Irish folk music, blending soothing harmonies and gentle rhythms. Visit our main channel for more music like this! #irish #folk #ballad ...

This Wednesday provides two distinct examples of an eminent Bostonian engaging with issues of nationalism and immigration. At the Hatch Shell (weather permitting), the Mercury Orchestra offers Amy ...

Erik Ofgang joins The News-Times this week as our new Backstage Pass columnist. A resident of New Fairfield, he's a musician and composer and has covered a variety of stories for The News-Times for ...

New Hampshire is feeling the luck of the Irish. From live concerts and traditional fare to parades, tastings and cultural events, there’s no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day happenings in the Granite ...