Therese Powell/KERA News Irish bagpipes, or Uilleann pipes (rhymes with chillin'), are a traditional Irish instrument that date back to the 18th century. But, as popular as they are in Ireland, ...

Having friends who are musicians has enlightened me about the persona of many musical instruments. It didn’t take me long to realize the banjo is a joke to many. I never knew that and, frankly, don’t ...

The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in northern France on D-Day. But the ...

While Kendrick Lamar stole the show at the Super Bowl with his controversial halftime show performance, an Irishman similarly strutted his musical talent during the NFL's marquee event. Chris McMullan ...

The Gaelic Park program featured songs from the Chicago Irish Singers, bagpipe music, a wreath-laying ceremony and a Mass.

On the heels of the river dyeing and parade in downtown Chicago, St. Patrick's Day celebrations kicked into high gear as the holiday commenced on Sunday. Parades stepped off on the city's Northwest ...

Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for four days this August with 100 acts across 16 stages celebrating Irish and Scottish culture. The Milwaukee Irish ...

ANDOVER, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stephen Walker has been playing the bagpipes ever since he was 12 years old, and he’s hoping for some help finding mementos from his musical past. “I was always around this ...