The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where... more
Irish musicians, and writers, and home makers can all benefit by learning some rules and technical skills—and by allowing a... more
Boston producer Brian O’Donovan made a lot of space for Irish music and culture. He was dedicated to sharing it... more
Could traditional music sessions exist without listeners? Are the non-playing listeners in public spaces important for tune players? Here’s a... more
Communities. Forests. Families. All of these different ecosystems contain a lot of different components that weave and work together. And... more
In part one of the Fruitful Fells, we met modern and 19th century activists dedicated to making beauty available to... more
There are little creatures, trees, ponds, and pedestrians all over the earth. And there are bushels of ballads about the... more
The weekly Irish music session is a specific niche affair, with a particular code of conduct. Gift giving also has... more
New inventions and technology can make life—and Irish music—more convenient, more accessible, and sweeter…. and more complicated. This episode examines... more
Lunch routines, laundry, kid art supplies, spoons, and teacups are details of domestic life that don’t usually make it into... more
Presenting concerts can be about a lot more than throwing someone onstage. Matt Smith manages Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which... more
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