The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. The singer-songwriter gained fame over her hit cover of the Prince song "Nothing ...

Irish musician CMAT has shared her “deep sadness” about being body shamed after a live appearance last weekend.

A leading organiser of the All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast says that his aim is to have traditional marching bands and Irish ...

For Irish families—or anyone who loves Irish heritage—there’s no shortage of inspiration from Ireland’s biggest names in music and acting over the last few decades. Whether it’s an iconic rock star or ...

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 ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - From artists such as Vivaldi, Verdi, and Bocelli, Italy has produced some of the best and most famous musicians of all time. Now, the country is making way for a new name: Gadan. With ...

Musicians from across Ireland and beyond have travelled to Carnlough for a week-long melodeon making workshop led by renowned ...

How many Irish composers do you know? Aficionados of Irish classical and folk music will of course know of many. Outside of this, the average music lover's knowledge of Irish composers is likely ...

Houston musicians Shula Barbé, Matthew Lewis, and Larry Mallette perform traditional Irish music for an interview with Houston Matters. This weekend (June 2-4), Houston hosts the Gulf Coast Cruinniú, ...

This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, the traditional American celebration of all things Irish. For the bands that specialize in the tunes of Old Erin, it’s crunch time. “It’s busy, but it’s also a ...