For Songs
A podcast for and about songs and songwriting
Displaying all 2 Episode of For Songs with the tag “#ireland”.
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Episode 64: Celebrating the Life of Barry Lynch: A Conversation with Hannah Lynch
January 12th, 2024 | Season 1 | 44 mins 2 secs
#belfast, #belfastagreement, #ireland, #mondaymen, #music, #northernireland, #peaceaccords
Lest anyone doubt the power of music, I give you the life of Barry Lynch. I met Barry while on vacation in May 2012 at a pub in Northern Ireland, after he led a brilliant Irish session in which he sang and played just about every stringed instrument known to man. Sadly, Barry passed away suddenly in Spring 2023. In this episode, Barry’s daughter Hannah Lynch joins me to discuss her Dad’s life and musical journey. Hannah discusses how her father saw music as a connective tissue transcending cultures, languages, and barriers. Join me in learning from Hannah about Barry’s commitment to music, family, peace, and how music can literally change the world.
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Episode 30: A Conversation with Larry Kirwan of Black '47
July 16th, 2021 | Season 1 | 49 mins 5 secs
#black47, #celticcrush, #freedom, #ireland, #joestrummer, #nyc, #theclash
Larry Kirwan is a true renaissance artist. Singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, historian—all wrapped up in one. Join me in this special episode of For Songs as Larry walks us through three great Black ’47 songs and an exclusive track called Rockaway Blue, based on his latest novel of the same name. We talk about Irish history, music, politics, and what Joe Strummer taught him about songwriting. Sit down, grab a drink, and listen to one of the greats!