Global megastar Ed Sheeran had a wonderful message of hope and encouragement to any children that feel a little different or ‘weird’. The British singer has Irish heritage and is heavily influenced by Irish music, which he spent a lot of time listening to as a kid.
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The piano man and the Irish songstress…musical magic
From Irish music to American boogie-woogie – millions of people are, by now, aware of the great talents of Irish pianist Brendan Kavanagh. He can play anything instantly. The musician has created multiple videos that show him joining in with other piano players who are playing on public pianos as they pass the time at… Continue reading The piano man and the Irish songstress…musical magic
The late great George Donaldson sings the Parting Glass
A poignant look back at the wonderful George Donaldson singing the folk classic The Parting Glass. The trad scene tragically lost one of its most beloved sons in 2014 when ‘the Voyager’ passed away following a heart attack in his Glasgow home aged just 46.
Celtic Woman sing Amazing Grace – even the angels are envious
What do you get when you cross one of the world’s most loved tunes with a supergroup of talented Celtic singers? A stunning performance that is approaching 100 million views on YouTube. Celtic Woman sang the classic melody to a live theatre back in 2009 and the performance was so moving it is one of… Continue reading Celtic Woman sing Amazing Grace – even the angels are envious
Celtic Thunder’s haunting Christmas 1915 – so moving
Celtic Thunder’s Christmas 1915 beautifully evokes about one of the most moving, surreal and human moments of the 20th century. The song was written by Tommy Fleming and is based on the true story about the British, French and German soldiers during the First World War. More than quarter of a million Irish soldiers were… Continue reading Celtic Thunder’s haunting Christmas 1915 – so moving