Hosted by Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin · 🇺🇸 US · EN-IE · 17 episodes
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The Ballad Lounge PodcastJoin Rory Makem & Máirtín de Cógáin, your hosts, lyric lovers and part time history buffs, on a captivating journey through the ages of song! Get involved as we delve into the rich tapestry of a single ballad, exploring its origins, transformations, and cultural significance. But this isn't just a history lesson – it's an exploration of the human spirit as expressed through music.Each episode, Rory & Máirtín brings to life the captivating story behind the ballad: Where did it come from? What events or figures inspired it? The voices that made it famous!
Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin hosts The Ballad Lounge Podcast, a music show with 17 episodes published.
Welcome back to The Ballad Lounge! This week, we are diving deep into the spirited and legendary tale of "An Poc ar Buile" (The Mad Puck Goat). Join us as we explore the rich history of this beloved song—from its poetic
While we were sail on the Joanie Madden Folk 'n' Irish Cruise we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the dashing Kerryman Bryan Murphy of the Gallivanters. He even kept his shirt on for the whole interview. Grab a
The life and times of one of the balladeers who blazed the trail in America for the rest of us to follow. We tried to have the interview live on the Joanie Madden FOlk 'n' Irish Cruise but the file didn't survive the jou
This week we have a rare interview with the Roscommon rambler Cathy Jordan. A voice full of colour and warmth and a life story that is worth a book in itself. Rory & Máirtín caught up with the Dervish singer on the Joani
This week we look into the well known Rebel song, "God Save Ireland,' by T.D. Sullivan. A song that became the unoffical Irish National Anthem for a many years. The Smashing of the Van and the subsequent public execution
Song from the Backwoods, a.k.a. Ireland Boys Hurrah!, a.k.a. Dear Old Ireland! This week Rory & Máirtín venture off to invade Canada 🇨🇦 with the Fenian Brotherhood. T.D. Sullivan’s 19th century ballad brings up the mem
Welcome to "The Ballad Lounge" with your hosts, Máirtín de Cógáin and Rory Makem. Pull up a cozy chair, pour yourself a warm cup of cheer, and join us as we dive into the heart of the holiday season. Today, we're sharing
Welcome to The Ballad Lounge Join your hosts, Máirtín de Cógáin and Rory Makem, as they take you on a melodic journey through the heart and soul of Irish music. Each week, we dive deep into the stories, traditions, and v
Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where stories meet song and voices carry tales from near and far. Rory and Máirtín are your hosts as they dive deep into the heart and soul of the song tradition. In today's episode, they're
Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where stories meet song and voices carry tales from near and far. Rory and Máirtin are your hosts as they dive deep into the heart and soul of the song tradition. In today's episode, they're
Come to Máirtín's home town of Carrigaline, Co. Cork as we interrogate Carrigdhoun by Denny Lane. A song from 1845, part of the Young Islanders' collection. Rory gives us a good run down of the uprisings from 1803 to 184
Today we're exploring "The Rising of the Moon," a stirring Irish ballad that echoes the spirit of rebellion, resilience, and hope. In this episode, we'll unravel the historical backdrop of the song, born from Ireland's f
We are moving away from the Pot Boilers and roaming o'er the roads of Rebellion. Starting with a song made famous from the singing of Sarah Makem, Rory's Granny. The Wind that Shakes the Barley brings us back to 1798 and
The Rattlin’ Bog Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where we uncover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and stories woven into the world’s most iconic ballads. In this episode, we delve into one of the most well known cum
Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where we uncover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and stories woven into the world’s most iconic ballads. In this episode, we delve into the timeless song, "Whiskey in the Jar". Join u
Welcome to the latest episode from The Ballad Lounge, where we dive into the rich history and cultural significance of the beloved folk song, "I'll Tell My Ma." This timeless tune, also known as "The Belle of Belfast Cit
This week we look at the ballad The Moonshiner. Is it Irish? Which side of the Atlantic does it come from? Or indeed the word Moonshiner, is it uniquely American? Come sit with Rory & Máirtín as they dive into it only to
Is the Black Velvet Band an Irish song? Was it based in Belfast or Tralee? Does it matter? Where is Van Diemen's Land? Should we still be singing it today? Join us as we explore the origins of one of Ireland's most recor
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The Ballad Lounge Podcast is hosted by Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin. The show is categorised under music (commentary) and has published 17 episodes.
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