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Music At Maddens Podcast

Music at Maddens podcast from the snug upstairs in Belfast’s home of trad. Yarns, pints and laughs with well known faces from the trad music scene. Locals, visitors are all welcome to join in the chat - with Lynette Fay.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube

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44:37

Music At Maddens Podcast #020 “Trad Meets Truth” with...

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2025/11/17

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes Clare Sands A sixth-generation fiddler, bilingual singer, and fearless creative whose stories stretch from Cave Hill to the Bosphorus. Known for her boundary-crossing artistry and deep connection to place, Claire brings a voice that blends the mythic with the modern, where folklore, language, and activism meet melody. We talk about fearlessness as a practice, not a person...

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58:26

Music At Maddens Podcast #019 Between Glasgow and...

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2025/11/10

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Cathal Ó Curráin & Síle Friel to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes Cathal Ó Curráin and Síle Friel Two musicians whose lives trace the musical bridge between Glasgow and Donegal, where ferry crossings, kitchen songs, and 1 a.m. sessions shaped everything they are. What began as homework on the boat turned into a lifetime of reels, mentors, and friendships that keep tr...

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53:21

Music At Maddens Podcast #018 Hard Questions of...

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2025/11/03

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Trú to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette sits down with Trú A boundary-breaking vocal trio bringing new life to Ulster song through harmony, heart, and fearless storytelling. Formed out of Anúna, their sound blends choral precision with rock texture and emotional weight, guided by one question: why should this song be sung today? They trace their journey from learning to breathe...

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53:01

Music At Maddens Podcast #017 Songs That Built...

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2025/10/27

Agus Oireachtas na Gaeilge i mBéal Feirste Cois Cuain an tseachtain seo don chéad uair le 30 bliain, tá ceannródaí pobail agus Gaeilge na cathrach i mbun comhrá le Lynette an tseachtain seo. Tá suim as cuimse ag Fergus O’Hare sa cheol, san amhránaíocht ach go háirithe. Is iomaí ‘folk club’ atá curtha ar bun aige sa chathair fríd na blianta. Labhraíonn sé faoi chumhacht an cheoil le daoine a thabhairt le chéile, cuimhní cinn ar laetha ollscoile agus an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an Ghaeilge a l...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #016 - Slides, Smiles, And...

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2025/10/20

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Greta Curtin to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes concertina player Greta Curtin for a lively tour of Slíabh Luachra style and the stories that shaped her music. Growing up in Brosna on the Kerry–Limerick–Cork border, Greta went from a TV fiddle that became a concertina to big mixed classes, sessions, and festivals that turned shyness into voice and community. She talks p...

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45:53

Music At Maddens Podcast #015 - Strings and Sisters...

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2025/10/13

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome the Walls Sisters to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette is joined by sisters Molly, Jane, and Cara Walls, whose shared journey through Irish traditional music stretches from Moneyglass sessions to stages at home and in Nashville. They chat about growing up in a family where music was part of everyday life, the teachers who shaped them, and the moments that turned practice into passio...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #014 - Singing the Old,...

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2025/10/06

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlátharta to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes siblings Séamus and Caoimhe for a stunning conversation about sean-nós singing, language, and the power of harmony to tell a story all its own. From kitchen-table sessions in Connemara to international stages, they share how Irish song has shaped their lives and how tradition continues to evolve when it...

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49:06

Music At Maddens Podcast #013 - From Ardboe to New...

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2025/09/29

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Mickey Coleman and Erin Loughran to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette is joined by Mickey Coleman and Erin Loughran, whose shared journey in music has taken them from Tyrone to New York and back again. They talk about the chance meeting that brought them together, the thriving Irish music school Erin has built in New York, and the powerful pull of tradition that sees dozens of her s...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #012 - Lost in the Music...

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2025/09/22

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette is joined by husband-and-wife duo Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, two professional musicians with deep family roots in traditional music. From meeting 20 years ago outside Croke Park to touring America together, they share the story of how music shaped their lives, careers, and relationship...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #011 - "Blacksmiths,...

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2025/09/15

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Piaras Ó Lorcáin & Bláithín Mhic Cana to the podcast. This week in the snug, Lynette is joined by South Armagh’s Bláithín Mhic Cana and her former student Piaras Ó Lorcáin to share how a few songs around a kitchen table grew into a thriving cultural revival. Bláithín talks about turning her classroom singing into home gatherings where people of all ages learn traditional songs, crea...

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50:58

Music At Maddens Podcast #010 - Riverdance and...

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2025/09/08

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Niamh Ní Charra to the podcast. This week’s guest in the snug is Niamh Ní Charra, who swapped a career in engineering for music and never looked back. From Boston sessions to joining Riverdance and performing over 3,000 shows around the world. She shares what life on tour was really like, how being part of such a phenomenon shaped her career, and why she’s just as passionate about pre...

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46:51

Music At Maddens Podcast #009 - Finding Harmony with...

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2025/09/01

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Niall Hanna & Rachel McGarrity to the podcast. Niall Hanna and Rachel McGarrity journey captures the heart of modern Irish traditional music, weaving together heritage, rebellion, and harmony. From Niall hiding his fiddle in a football bag to Rachel’s classical and traditional training, their paths converged at Dungannon’s “The Fort,” sparking both a musical and personal partnership. Wi...

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38:59

Music At Maddens Podcast #008 - Three Pints and a Set...

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2025/08/25

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Carlos, Sweeney and McCartin to the podcast. Carlos, Sweeney and McCartin, a cocktail of Frasier and Simpsons references, as well as commitment, drive and honesty are the secret to their success. Their uncompromising approach to music has won them legions of fans. Expect plenty of anecdotes and good craic as these three join Lynette in the snug. New episodes every Monday. Maddens Bar In...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #007 - Preserving Ireland's...

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2025/08/18

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Ella & Deirdre McGrory to the podcast. Music has shaped Donegal sisters Deirdre and Ella McGrory in so many ways. Growing up in McGrory’s music venue in Culdaff in the Inisowen peninsula, how their parents support encouraged them to follow music, and how, through music, they have found the best version of themselves. A joyful conversation. New episodes every Monday. Madd...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #006 - Fiddles, Family &...

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2025/08/11

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Sinéad McKenna to the podcast. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Clogher Valley, where County Tyrone meets Monaghan, a most unusual musical incubator took shape - a converted chapel where the McKenna family raised seven children, each one a musician. Fiddle player, singer and composer Sinead McKenna takes us on a captivating journey through this extraordinary upbringing, where tunes and songs wer...

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46:51

Music At Maddens Podcast #005 - Ancient Traditions,...

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2025/08/04

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Irish Artists, Conor Caldwell and Ryan Molloy to the podcast. Conor Caldwell and Ryan Molloy share their journey through traditional music from North Belfast and Tyrone, exploring how they navigate between classical and traditional worlds while bringing archival treasures to life. • Belfast has transformed from a city where traditional music was hidden to one where it thrives on every street ...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #004 “Belfast TradFest” with...

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2025/07/28

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Artistic Director, Dónal O'Connor to the podcast. We cover Drinking Water at Maddens, Belfast TradFest, Donald's First Session, Growing up in a Musical Family, Rebelling against Music as a Teenager, Bringing a Walkman to Sessions, Preserving Irish Music, Belfast TradFest 2025, The importance of Authenticity and much more. New episodes every Monday. Maddens Bar Instagram: https://www.instagr...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #003 “The Golden Oldies”...

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2025/07/21

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Irish Artists, Desi Adams & Ruadhrai O'Kane to the podcast. We cover Maddens back in the day, How Trad Music has changed, Playing the Flute, Ruadhrai’s Hidden Talent, Irish Families, Festivals and much more. New episodes every Monday. Maddens Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/ Ri-Ra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/ Webs...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #002 “Redefining a Biird”...

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2025/07/14

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome 4 out of 11 Irish Artists, Biird to the podcast. We cover The backstories of 4 of the members of Biird, How Biird came together, Changing Narratives, First Gig on St Patricks Day and much more. New episodes every Monday. Maddens Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/ Ri-Ra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/ Website: www.ri-ra.beer Mc...

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Music At Maddens Podcast #001 “Back In The Parish”...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay. This week we welcome Irish Artists, Beoga to the podcast. We cover Beoga’s new album, Playing with Ed Sheeran, History with Maddens, Guiness, Paddy Punk, Anne Bonny, Playing in Intimate Venues, New Music Nerves and much more. New episodes every Monday. Maddens Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/ Ri-Ra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/ Website: www.ri-r...

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