The spirit and sound of Altan comes from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native Co. Donegal, where their music was heard in an atmosphere of respect and intimacy. It is here that the band's heart still lies. The band delivers on their reputation as among Ireland's most...

"The music we're doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don't use a program or a set list so we don't know what we'll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective;...

Each moment in a person's life has its own song, says Zoryana Dybovska, who founded Yagody in 2016 in the West Ukrainian city of Lviv, together with students from the local theater faculty. The four traveled through different regions of Ukraine to explore the musical traditions of the people there....