The Irish bodhrán a round drum that rose to popularity alongside the rise of traditional folk music in the 1950s and 60s. A huge part of the backbone of a lot of traditional Irish music that we hear ...

Contrary to Seamus Ennis’ much-quoted admonition that the best way to play the bodhrán was with a penknife, this percussion instrument is a much-admired and prominent feature in many Irish traditional ...

One of America’s leading bodhrán players is to be featured in the popular CWTV show “Gossip Girl” which is filmed in New York. Anna Colliton, teaches advanced bodhrán, a traditional Irish drum at the ...

When you think about Celtic music, piercing tin whistles, mournful violins and galloping bodhran drums generally come to mind. But in the last few decades, many bands have picked up The Pogues' lead ...

The Irish Cultural Centre Academy’s Fall Semester of classes is in session! The Fall 2013 Semester features classes in Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate Irish Language with instructors ...

A drama by famous Kerry writer John B Keane played a major role in the bodhrán’s rise from household container to staple of traditional Irish music. The bodhrán is now so synonymous with Irish music ...

Via The Journal Of Music: Cork University Press has recently published Beating Time: The Story of the Irish Bodhrán by Fintan Vallely, a major new study of the instrument with portraits of renowned ...

20 Years on, Celtic Woman continues its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. Celtic Woman's fresh blend of traditional and contemporary ...

THERE WILL BE Bodhrán classes in Glendalough for complete beginners. A five week basic course that will have you tapping along to any Irish tune. Students must have their own bodhrán and stick.

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