Music At Maddens Podcast #005 - Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions: The Evolution of Irish Music with Conor Caldwell and Ryan Molloy

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Irish Artists, Conor Caldwell and Ryan Molloy to the podcast.Conor Caldwell and Ryan Molloy share their journey through traditional music from North Belfast and Tyrone, exploring how they navigate between classical and traditional worlds while bringing archival treasures to life.• Belfast has transformed from a city where traditional music was hidden to one where it thrives on every street corner• Growing up in different musical environments – Conor in classical music with Donegal connections, Ryan immersed in trad music in Tyrone• Traditional and classical music worlds are becoming less boxed-off with more permission to experiment• The 1920s jazz influence on Irish music and how partition affected musical culture in north and south• The importance of academic recognition for traditional music through dedicated university programmes• Their collaborative album "Oh, Listen to the Band" resurrects jazz-influenced trad music from the 1920s• Belfast's unique musical energy now places it alongside Ennis as top destinations for traditional music• Advice for learners: purposeful practice, setting realistic goals, and most importantly – listeningNew episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/