Introduction to the Songs of Ulster - Join folklorist Amy Skillman to meet our artists and learn briefly about the kinds of songs found in the North of Ireland, and what differentiates them from other songs in the British tradition. Each artist will offer a song as preview of their own workshop. Opens our FREE day-long virtual artists' residency. MORE

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh will talk about the Gaelic song tradition of her home in County Donegal and about growing up singing in Gaelic. She will sing a few of her favorites and teach one phonetically, along with context. Part of our FREE day-long virtual artists' residency. MORE

Seamus Carmichael will use an English language version of the song "An Buinneán Buí" (The Yellow Bittern) to illustrate his approach to singing a subtly comic song, demonstrating techniques to draw your audience in and make them laugh. Part of our FREE day-long virtual artists' residency. MORE

Dáithí Sproule will describe the classic Ulster song, and give examples of such songs that have become American folk songs. He'll discuss and demonstrate the beauties and the common pitfalls in presenting the old songs in this way, using both standard and alternative tunings. Part of our FREE day-long virtual artists' residency. MORE

All three artists come together for a traditional singing session, trading songs and the stories about them, and providing an opportunity for participants to share a song from their homes. The conclusion of our FREE day-long virtual artists' residency. MORE