Irish Traditional Music
Composer biographies, regional style guides and tune tutorials — the stories and context behind the music.
Vincent Broderick — Dublin Fiddler and Composer
The remarkable story of Dublin fiddler Vincent Broderick (1920–2008), who bridged traditional and contemporary Irish music and left a body of compositions — including The Haunted House and Around the Fairy Fort — that remain session staples worldwide.
Sliabh Luacra: The Soul of Cork/Kerry Traditional Music
Explore the rich musical tradition of Sliabh Luacra, the distinctive region spanning Cork and Kerry. Discover authentic polkas, slides, and the legendary musicians like Denis Murphy, Pádraig O'Keeffe, and Johnny O'Leary who shaped this unique Irish musical style.
The East Galway Regional Style: The Lyrical Heart of Irish Traditional Music
Exploring the distinctive flowing, contemplative approach of the East Galway style — its four musical strands, legendary musicians like Paddy Fahey and Paddy Carty, and the pioneering Ballinakill Céilí Band.
Ed Reavy — The Emigrant Composer of Irish Traditional Music
The remarkable story of the Cavan fiddler who became one of America's greatest Irish traditional composers, with over 100 compositions that have become session standards worldwide.
Finbarr Dwyer — Master of the Irish Accordion and Composer
Celebrating the life and compositions of Finbarr Dwyer (1946–2014), one of Ireland's most innovative accordion players, whose tunes like The Holly Bush and The Kylebrack Rambler have become session standards.
Learn to Play Drowsy Maggie — Complete Irish Reel Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to learning Drowsy Maggie, one of the most essential reels in the Irish traditional session repertoire. Suitable for fiddle, banjo, mandolin and flute.
Paddy Fahy — Master Composer of Irish Traditional Music
The remarkable life and musical legacy of County Galway's most prolific traditional composer (1926–2021), whose tunes have become essential session repertoire for musicians worldwide.