Episode 88-Dark Mysteries Bright Melodies

Irish Music Stories Podcast by Shannon Heaton

Jan 5, 202612:31Music

Early 20th century musician George White painted the New York scene with dance tunes on his piccolo; and the tune bearing his name has gone on to enchant generations of Irish musicians. Well before that, a piper lured 13...

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