Each week, host Brian O’Donovan explores traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world, connecting emerging artists to their deep musical roots. A native Irishman, O’Donovan’s musical expertise and warm, affable style has become a New England tradition itself, expanding A Celtic Sojourn into CDs, DVDs, television specials, and annual holiday concerts.
A Celtic Sojourn 2/23/13
A Celtic Sojourn 2/23/13
A Celtic Sojourn
Brian O'Donovan features music from Kim Crawford, Liz Hanley, and Jackie Daly, as well as music from the father and son duo Ed and Neil Pearlman's CD "American Scottish".
A Celtic Sojourn 2/16/2013
A Celtic Sojourn 2/16/2013
A Celtic Sojourn
Brian O'Donavan features music from Kathleen Coneely, a local whistle player from Rhode Island, who is just one of the many artists going to perform at Brian's sold out St. Patrick's Day Concert on March 16. Music is also featured from Sliabh Notes and Jenna Reid, as well as additional commentary from Edgar Herwick from WGBH News to talk about the St. Patrick's Day concert.
The Child Ballads
The Child Ballads
A Celtic Sojourn
Jefferson Hamer and Anais Mitchell talk with Brian O'Donovan in the WGBH Studios about their new album.
45 min.
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Act I
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Act I
A Celtic Sojourn
Once again, Brian O’Donovan has assembled some of the best musicians, singers, and dancers imaginable from around the Celtic world, and beyond! We hope you enjoy this special 2012 performance.
60 min.
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Act II
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Act II
A Celtic Sojourn
Once again, Brian O’Donovan has assembled some of the best musicians, singers, and dancers imaginable from around the Celtic world, and beyond! We hope you enjoy this special 2012 performance.
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Each week, host Brian O’Donovan explores traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world, connecting emerging artists to their deep musical roots. A native Irishman, O’Donovan’s musical expertise and warm, affable style has become a New England tradition itself, expanding A Celtic Sojourn into CDs, DVDs, television specials, and annual holiday concerts.