Search Results for 'Jean Ritchie'

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Sharon Shannon to launch NUIG's Arts in Action festival with online concert

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SHARON SHANNON, one of Ireland's finest and most popular traditional musicians, will open NUI Galway’s 2021 Arts in Action programme with a free online concert.

'A pure voice. A true voice. A miraculous voice'

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MARY MCPARTLAN, the musician, promoter, musical director, theatre-maker, academic, and broadcaster, rightly described by Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, as "one of the greatest traditional singers of her generation", died this week following a battle with cancer.

Mary McPartlan receives Ireland-US Distinguished Alumni Award

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Mary McPartlan from the School of Humanities at NUI Galway was honoured with the Ireland United States Association (IUSA) Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes alumni for their achievements and demonstrated exemplary leadership in the IUSA alumni community.

Mary McPartlan and Friends: From Mountain to Mountain

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Well-known Galway-based singer Mary McPartlan plays Ballina Arts Centre this evening, Friday July 29. Her distinctive evocative voice, combined with a strong sense of her own musical personality, allows her to move easily between styles, ranging from her roots in the folk song tradition of her native Leitrim, to new and original works.

'As a traditional singer one is always on a quest of discovery'

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GALWAY SINGER Mary McPartlan has just released a terrific new album entitled From Mountain To Mountain a tribute to the late legendary American folk song collector and singer Jean Ritchie.

 

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