The Emerald Isle
- Alternating Tuesdays 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
with Tim Applebee
The joy and energy of traditional Irish dance music and the heartbreak and passion of Irish songs in both English and in Irish ( as gaeilge). Up and coming talent as well as the venerable masters. Tá failte roimh go leór! You're all very welcome.
On the schedule now
Next on the air Tomorrow at 11:30 AM
The latest, Tuesday, September 22
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From the archive
The Emerald Isle as it aired, ready to play.
- Tuesday, September 22
About the show
Wherever you go around the world you'll find an Irish pub. You'll also likely find the traditional music session. What is it about this music that has captured the spirit of so many people from all cultures. Come find out as we explore jigs, reels, slip jigs, hornpipes, polkas and more by fresh young talent as well as the familiar acts that have come through our town.
You'll hear tunes and songs from relative newcomers like Emma Langford, Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlartharta, The Mulcahy Family, Garadice, Colm Gannon, Beoga, Ship in the Clouds, The Bonny Men, Caroline Keane and Tom Delaney, Socks in the Frying Pan, Dan Gurney, Cé and Caladh Nua. Also all your favorites like Solas, Téada, Liz Carroll, All the Begleys, Kilfenora Ceili Band, Altan, Sharon Shannon, Christy Moore, Danú, Arcady, etc.
I'll be sharing insights when I can on the backgrounds of tunes/songs as well as trying to demystify the varieties of Irish music for the recently initiated.
- Host
- Tim Applebee
- Sounds
- World & Roots
- Genres
- World Music
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