# Edel Fox

Earlier this year we commissioned ten musicians to write a new tune for the programme. In this episode Johnny Óg Connolly, Josephine Marsh, Eoin Dillon, Edel Fox and Liz Carroll talk about life during lockdown and the inspiration for the new compositions. All ten new tunes were broadcast on Novembe…

An impromptu trad session on board a delayed Aer Lingus flight last week got a mixed response online and revealed the schism in Irish culture between celebrating traditional music and scoffing at the musicians and their “diddley-eye” tendencies.   People took to X, formerly Twitter, in droves to ri…

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed concertina player Edel Fox to explore her deep roots in the traditional Irish music of County Clare. From her early influences to the evolution of her style, Edel shares insights into her musical upbringing, teaching philosophy, and the stories behind her…

Irish traditional and folk music is in a remarkably strong place right now, reaching new audiences, producing a new generation of exceptional young musicians, and enjoying fresh energy both at home and abroad. From sold-out festivals to bold new collaborations, trad is proving itself not just endur…