Year in Culture Review: Great albums, the rise of women and the loss of visionaries

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The annual traditional music awards recognise individual talent in traditional music while also acknowledging that today’s stars are part of a greater coalition

Philip King’s raison d’etre after 13 years running his hit televised concert series is still the same: ‘We provide a safe house for rambling troubadours from around the world. They find it inspiring and uplifting here’

By staying ahead of the technological curve, the Irish Traditional Music Archive has become a one-stop shop for anyone curious about our cultural heritage, as its director, Nicholas Carolan, explains

Former president says she hopes bridge will encourage people to think about their role in building peace