Larry Kirwan

Irish “sessions” are intimate group performances that take place in pubs all over New York City. Based in the traditional Irish “seisiún,” these informal musical gatherings feature jigs, reels, hornpipes, and the occasional waltz.  Writer and Vogue contributing editor Robert Sullivan and writer-musician Larry Kirwan of the Irish rock band Black 47 explain the history and vibrant present of the tradition.

Larry Kirwan of the Irish band Black 47, doesn’t spend St. Paddy’s Day pining for the green fields of Ireland. He writes about the tough life of Irish immigrants in 1980s New York in his new novel, Rockin’ The Bronx, and sings about the Great Recession in his new CD ...

When it comes to songwriting, the Irish are among the world's great storytellers. Historically, that’s played out in passionate songs about nationalist causes. But as the political climate has changed in Ireland, so has the musical focus. Joining us with two views on this are Larry Kirwan, the leader of ...