A Celtic Sojourn

Traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world is explored in this collection of A Celtic Sojourn, hosted by the late Brian O’Donovan.

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Who Is... John Doyle?

An in-depth look at one of the most important musicians in Irish music.

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Songs And Poetry Reflecting On Fathers And Families

In honor of Father's Day, this segment of A Celtic Sojourn is dedicated to the theme of fathers and relationships with family.

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A Tribute To Vera Lynn

Lynn died on June 18, 2020 in England. She was 103.

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Songs Of Rebellion, Protest, And Social Action

This segment features Imelda May's recent poem "You Don't Get to be Racist and Irish"

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Words And Music: Thomas MacDonagh

Poems and songs from "The Woodland's Edge."

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Brian O'Donovan

Brian O’Donovan is a broadcaster, writer, and presenter, and lives in Cambridge, MA. Born and raised in Clonakilty West Cork in a family of 9, O'Donovan received his BA from University College Cork in 1978 before heading to England. He then journeyed to Boston and grad school at Emerson College. In Boston, at a music jam-session, he was introduced to Lindsay Henes. They married in August of 1981. They live in Cambridge, MA and have four grown children: Aoife, Ciaran, Aidan, and Nuala and two grandchilden, Ivy Jo Jacobsen of Brooklyn, NY, and Nomi O'Donovan of Denver, CO. He can be reached at celtic@wgbh.org.

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A Celtic Sojourn

Features

Who Is... John Doyle?

Songs And Poetry Reflecting On Fathers And Families

A Tribute To Vera Lynn

Songs Of Rebellion, Protest, And Social Action

Words And Music: Thomas MacDonagh

Brian O'Donovan