All festival events will be broadcast online; featured composer is Deirdre McKay. Closing concert will feature a programme celebrating the music of Carolan on his 350th anniversary.
A round-up of recent albums, EPs, singles, playlists and podcasts, including Chris Wood, Joshua Burnside, Seána Davey, Jennifer Walshe, Emma Langford, Max Richter and more.
The response from musicians to comments last week by Minister Heather Humphreys about reskilling and retraining was visceral, although her words were not directed towards them. Colm Kelly explores why.
A major book by American writer Ted Gioia, published last autumn, explores the history of music and many overlooked traditions, and argues that the best music has almost always been subversive. James Camien McGuiggan reviews.
This week's digital and live concerts from Monday to Sunday. To have your digital concert included next week (17–23 August), please add it to our listings.
