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I spent some time in Kosovo this summer on a journalist exchange. This is a story about music, post-conflict and restorative energy in Pristina, Mitrovica and Belfast. Thanks to co-author Gent Mehmeti and to @SharedFuture for involving us.
Story here: sharedfuture.news/musics-res…
And much love for Eric Bell, co-founder of Thin Lizzy. his version of 'Whiskey in the Jar' with Tim Wheeler was a thrill. Congrats to @OhYeahCentre for a majestic night.
Congrats to Problem Patterns for winning Best Album at the @NIMusicPrize. 'Blouse Club' is a milestone record. you can read the Dig With It review below, by Eleanor Gilmore. "Fights the good fights with wit, depth and joy."
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A short Eric Bell appreciation, from the upcoming @NIMusicPrize booklet, written for his Legend Award presentation tomorrow night, A secret guest will join Eric and some #ThinLizzy tunes will resound. Perfect.
Read here: digwithit.com/?p=3431
A new EP from @susiesusieblue and a launch height at the Ulster Sports Club this Thursday. Part of the imminent @SoundOfBelfast programme. See below for a Dig With It review of the new songs, by @stu_bailie.
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This is a great record.
THIS THURSDAY
As part of @SoundOfBelfast, we present Bonded: a new night in honour of the recording craft.
First up in the series is the latest release The Dance Hall by @LMINL_Music aka Deci Gallen (The Jane Bradfords).
Come sit back and listen.
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An amazing night with Huartan at the Empire in Belfast. Every gig pushes the expectations. Politics and heart, style and mesmeric calls from the tradition. All this plus a tincture of hawthorn. Magic. Photos @stu_bailie
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Amita Ravikiran, musician & academic, Belfast, 19.09.24. She is staging An Audience With Amita Ravikiran and Guests, @ohyeahcentre Nov 10 – part of @soundofbelfast.
Amita is trained in Indian classical vocal music. She often collaborates with @beyondskinmedia.
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The upcoming album by @LMINL_Music is great. Get a ticket for for The Dance Hall – "ascending, aching Proust-pop". Album listening event is during @SoundOfBelfast, Nov 7 @OhYeahCentre.
Click below for a Dig With It review by @stu_bailie: digwithit.com/?p=3410
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LINE UP REVEAL
With performances from @CaraDillonSings Dana Masters, Huartan @jcstewart @reevahofficial & last year's BBC ATL Artist of The Year TRAMP.
PLUS @OhYeahCentre Legend Award recipient Eric Bell, his trio band and special guests 👀
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I've just written a story about Irish music activism for @TheMarkazReview. It mentions Kneecap, Huartan, Lankum and the music on the marches.
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Happy 10th birthday to @soundofbelfast festival, Nov 7-17. Many great events: @NIMusicPrize & Eric Bell Legend Award, NI Hip-Hop Conference, Grace & Glory - Harmonies of Hope plus Clash of the New Breeds.
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Afterwar and Kneecap. Pristina and Belfast. Two stories of music from the margins, films about invisible peace dividends and transgenerational trauma. As directed by Birgitte Stærmose and Rich Peppiatt. A review. Read here: digwithit.com/?p=3391
Friday, Unity over Division. City Hall, 4.30pm.
Saturday, Belfast Welcomes Diversity. Writer's Square. Noon. Please support.
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Review: the first Irish show for BIIRD. Live in Belfast during @BelfastTradF. Story and photos @stu_bailie. Read here: digwithit.com/?p=3380
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Last night's fun: @BelfastTradF, Tuesday @Culturlann with Neil Martin, Tara Howley, Dàibhidh Stìubhard, Pádraig Rynne, Mirella Murray, Aimée Farrell Courtney & John McIntyre. Photos @stu_bailie
Review: first night @BelfastTradF with @moyaclannad @belfastEmpire . "The vocal presence is quietly, magnificently here". The chance to witness a trail that’s been meaningful for 50 years. A privilege. Read the story here: digwithit.com/?p=3370
Story & photos:@stu_bailie
