You may have noticed that a lot of people across the world love playing or listening to traditional Irish instruments. They have very strong rhythms and warm tones, which make them popular. Musicians ...

Irish traditional music is among the most popular World Music genres of our time. Performed by Irish and non-Irish musicians throughout the world and patronized by audiences in diverse social and ...

A Chinese musician put a new spin on Irish music by playing some of Ireland's favorite trad songs on traditional Chinese instruments. Jaylin Chu always had an interest in Irish music but found it very ...

Join violinist Daniel Hope on a road trip through Ireland, Irish music, and his roots. Behind the wheel of a Morris Traveler, internationally acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope explores Ireland, music, ...

As Ireland reimagines itself, musicians including the singer Lisa O’Neill and the band Lankum are reimagining the island’s music with an ever-growing sense of pride. By Will Hermes DUBLIN — The ...

Therese Powell/KERA News Irish bagpipes, or Uilleann pipes (rhymes with chillin'), are a traditional Irish instrument that date back to the 18th century. But, as popular as they are in Ireland, ...

When the Dublin outfit Milk started working on their new release, 3, The EP., they found themselves drawn more to acoustic instruments than synthesizers or electric guitars slathered in effects. “I ...