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 YouTubeapple verification 519768

Music At Maddens Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Maddens Bar, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Maddens Bar hosts Music At Maddens Podcast, a arts show with 44 episodes published.

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  Music at Madden’s | Una Walsh & Aodh Mac Murchaidh – Stories, Songs & the History of South Armagh

  Sep 29, 202657 min

  In this episode of Music at Madden’s, Lynette Fay is joined by South Armagh historian, poet and storyteller Una Walsh and her nephew Aodh. Una has been at the heart of research into the history and heritage of South Armagh, helping to uncover forgotten stories and bring them back to the communities they belong to. She shares some of that work, reflecting on the people, places and stories that have shaped the area and the importance of keeping local history alive. Alongside her is Aodh, a traditional musician carrying another part of that heritage forward through music. Together, they explore the connections between storytelling, history, music and place, and how these traditions continue to pass from one generation to the next. Recorded at The Pig Gig in Cullyhanna, South Armagh, this special episode of Music at Madden’s is brought to you in association with Gaelphobal Ard Mhacha Theas.

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  Music at Maddens X Gaelphobal Ard Mhacha Theas Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin

  Sep 18, 202652 min

  Eagrán speisialta d'Oíche Chultúir A Culture Night Special #oíchedársaol #culturenight Ón imeall go croí-lár an phobail - Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin. Thaistil muid go hArd Mhacha Theas do phodchraoladh na seachtaine, a taifeadadh sa Pig Gig i Siatrom. Caitheann an t-amhránaí Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin seal comhrá le Lynette Fay sa Pig. Pléann sí an tógáil a fuair sí agus an Ghaeilge mar theanga an tí, an tuiscint a bhí aici riamh go raibh obair tábhachtach sa chinniúint aici, agus mar a thosaigh sí an obair ar a leabhar sainiúil Hidden Ulster atá i ndiaidh bórramh a chur faoin Ghaeilge i measc an phobail sa cheantar inár tógadh í. A special podcast this week, for Culture Night. We took Music at Madden’s on the road to the Pig Gig in South Armagh. From the periphery to the heart of the community - Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin A rare chance to hear celebrated singer Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin in conversation. In a wide ranging chat, she sits down by the fire and talks to Lynette about being raised with Irish when it was far from trendy, about having a deep felt understanding that she had a specific purpose in life, and she talks at length about her seminal work A Hidden Ulster which has breathed new life into and a created a sense of deep connection with the language in the very community where she was raised. #oíchedarsaol #culturenight

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  Music at Maddens #52 | Fra and Nan Fee — From Marvel to Madden’s

  Sep 14, 202644 min

  This week on Music at Madden’s, Lynette Fay is joined in the Snug by siblings Fra and Nan Fee for a conversation full of music, memory, family and song.From growing up in County Tyrone with music woven through the house, to singing harmonies in the back of the car, school shows at the Academy in Dungannon, and finding their own paths through theatre, folk, Broadway, the West End, the Scottish islands and beyond, Fra and Nan reflect on how song has kept them connected to home and to each other.They talk about the power of performance, the influence of family, Irish music abroad, Fra’s shows, Nan’s Kate Bush-inspired performances, and why music continues to offer belonging, community and a way back to yourself.Recorded upstairs in Madden’s Bar, the home of trad in Belfast City.

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  Music at Madden’s Podcast #027 “Tradition, Curiosity & Musical Freedom” with Brian Finnegan

  Sep 1, 202658 min

  Music at Madden’s Podcast returns with a very special guest — Brian Finnegan, one of the most influential flute players to emerge from the Irish traditional music scene.Recorded in the snug at Madden’s Bar, this episode sees Lynette Fay sit down with Brian for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation that moves from tradition to innovation, and everything in between.Brian reflects on his early musical influences, his journey through the traditional music world, and the curiosity that has continually driven him to push boundaries — whether through composition, collaboration, or exploring new musical spaces. He speaks openly about creativity, musical identity, and the balance between respecting tradition while allowing it to evolve.A rich, reflective episode with one of Irish music’s most respected voices.SponsorsMadden’s Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaddensBarBelfast/Pizza Works – Antrim RoadWebsite: https://www.pizzaworksni.co.uk/

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  Episode 56: Enda Scahill | Music at Madden’s

  Aug 31, 202648 min

  Lynette Fay is back in the snug at Madden’s for Episode 56, joined by renowned banjo player "Enda Scahill"A founding member of "We Banjo 3" and one of the leading names in Irish banjo playing, Enda chats to Lynette about his musical journey, his early influences and the experiences that have shaped his approach to traditional music.They talk about life on the road, taking Irish music to audiences around the world, the evolution of the banjo within the tradition, and Enda’s experiences as a performer, teacher and collaborator over the years. Listen now and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Music at Madden’s for more conversations from the heart of Belfast’s traditional music scene.

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