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Michael Londra, in Tune
The shut-ins, lockdowns and the quarantines of Covid-19 might now be in our rear view mirror, but many are still longing for opportunities for connection with others. Singer Michael Londra is happy to be making those connections again. “It’s about communication and how you are with people in the world that brings you success,” he says. “Certainly it’s as much about singing in tune as it is about being in tune with people.” In recent […] Read More
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Derry Bishop Honors Philly Parade Grand Marshal
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Dan Harrell has received many honors and plaudits on this side of the Atlantic. Now, the Most Reverend Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, has added his praise from the Emerald Isle.
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Song of the Week: Singer-songwriter Rob Curto Sings “Ersatz Angel”
Rob Curto is a current recipient of the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant from the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, which provides funding to further deepen his study of the Irish button accordion alongside his teacher and mentor, Billy McComiskey. Along with Irish traditional music, Rob, who lives in Philadelphia, performs a variety of international music, including Brazilian dance and Klezmer music. He often performs with local musicians, including Hollis Payer, John Byrne, and Tim Buchanan, […] Read More
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Song of the Week: The Parting Glass by Meghan Davis and Alex Keller
Meghan Davis, 2012 Philadelphia Mary from Dungloe who went on to be crowned the International Mary from Dungloe in Ireland, is a rarity: a harpist who sings while she plays. These days, this mother of three is performing and producing recordings with her husband, cellist Alex Keller, whom she met in 2009 when the two were getting their Masters degrees in music at Temple University. Their debut album, The Nearness of You, was released in […] Read More