New Statesman

The West has abandoned Hong Kong to totalitarianism

Every political sphere has its court jesters. In Ireland, it’s the Healy-Raes, the South Kerry political dynasty who lead ...
Atlanta Magazine

Bella Issakova is releasing her first album after 30 years on stage

After nearly 30 years of performing, hosting house concerts, and teaching the traditional music of Ireland, Atlanta-based musician Bella Issakova is releasing her first album. Come in from the Rain, a ...

Top Hat: The stylish Irving Berlin musical on its way to Ireland

Kathleen Marshall’s production, at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, stars Phillip Attmore and Amara Okereke as Jerry Travers and ...

“In operas, if you have a double aria, it's what the woman does that really matters. The man lies, the woman tells the truth": The story of Fairytale Of New York

Whatever the reality, the song was conceived in 1985 by The Pogues banjo player Jem Finer and MacGowan. Finer came up with ...
The News-Times

Ukraine's own 'Dancing with the Stars' is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes

Ukraine's own "Dancing with the Stars" show is back on, just for one special episode. This time, the stars are the country's wartime heroes, underscoring the nation's resilience in tough times.

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

In 1774, Lee led eight followers to North America, settling near what is now Albany, New York. As is still true today, ...