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Culture File

RTÉ lyric fm
Art
Irish Traditional Music
Breathing
Tony Conrad
Ornamentation Techniques
Breath
Guitar Techniques
Black Lives Matter
Dream Syndicate
Classical Music
Covid-19
Paris
Quiet Music Ensemble
Just Intonation
AI and Copyright
Vegan Pastry
Irish Harp Tradition
Piping Techniques
Bach
Free Diving

Luke Clancy's culture come-all-ye, featuring bright spots in music, performance, film, tv and art from Ireland and the world. Broadcast Saturdays at 6.30pm, repeated Wednesdays at 9pm on RTÉ lyric fm.

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Culture File Presents: The Comfort Zone XXXL Edition. Composer, Fiona Merivale encourages Colm Tóibín to tune into The Art of Listening: Under Water, a recent work by the legendary Norwegian recordist and composer, Jana Winderen.

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Hamburg-born composer and pianist, Niklas Paschburg on the shortcomings of perfection and his footstamping solo piano outings.

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In this XXXL edition, Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs); and Ness... more

Curator, Beulah Ezeug takes a tour of some of the work she's brought into the big tent of TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 2025, including the immense quilts by artist, Jessica Zamora-Turner.

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Recent Guests

Finola Merivale
Award-winning Irish composer
Episode: The Art of Listening: Under Water: with Finola Merivale
Beulah Ezeug
Curator of the Tulka Festival
Tulka Festival of Visual Arts 2025
Episode: Strange lands still bear common ground | Culture File Digital Single
Christine Feldman-Barrett
Author of A Woman's History of the Beatles
Episode: Beatles 64: with Christine Feldman-Barrett
Dr. Rosie Lavan
Co-editor of The Poems of Seamus Heaney
Episode: Hope and Glory: with Rosie Lavan
Donal Lally
Architect and researcher at TUD, co-founder of Annex, exploring fire in relation to architecture.
TUD
Episode: The Culture File Debate | The Fire This Time
Rónán Ó Raghallaigh
Artist engaged in performance and trance painting, influenced by post-colonial theory.
Episode: The Culture File Debate | The Fire This Time
Cathy Smith
Researcher at the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, focusing on fire practices in agriculture and ecology.
Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires
Episode: The Culture File Debate | The Fire This Time
Andrew Scott
Distinguished professor of modern and ancient fire systems at Royal Holloway University of London; author of 'Burning Planet'.
Royal Holloway University of London
Episode: The Culture File Debate | The Fire This Time
Jennifer Walshe
Composer, vocalist, and musical myth maker
Episode: "Exotica": Jennifer Walshe

Host

Luke Clancy
Host of a cultural exploration series that focuses on music, performance, art, and film, engaging with various artistic themes and conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Niall DeBurca

    Fantastic show on Niall DeBurca. Thanks a lot! Would you know where the sound track comes from?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPiarais
    Ireland4 years ago
  • beautiful radio at its best

    A truly engaging, at times quirky, always intelligent yet accessible gate to broadening one’s horizon in culture and arts. Must surely be one of the best quality shows on Irish Radio and easily takes the crown in the field of the arts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    formerlyknownasirish
    Ireland12 years ago
  • Thanks

    For all the reviews…good and bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukeclancy
    Ireland12 years ago
  • RTE's Culture File

    Anyone interested in the arts, should subscribe to RTE's Culture File. It's a fantastic podcast that's not too hung up on all the mainstream cinema releases and book launches. While most other arts shows are interchangeable, this one has a character of it's own. The presenter (who's amazing by the way) uncovers all sorts of unusual events and happenings on the Irish arts scene. And yet, there's always an international angle so really anyone from anywhere can enjoy it. Thanks for this iTunes.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iseult O'Brien
    Belgium12 years ago
  • Culture file

    Perfect mix of snack sized eclectic allsorts. Usually around 6 or 7 minutes long so you'll listen to something you'd normally have skipped .. And hey, it's interesting! Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maximoo01
    Ireland12 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and eclectic mix of cultural topics, often citing the show's engaging and insightful discussions.
Many commend the host's ability to connect personal narratives with broader cultural themes, making the content relatable and engaging.
The unique approach to exploring lesser-known artists and events is frequently highlighted as a refreshing alternative to mainstream coverage.

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Talking Points

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Neu!: with Eleanor Myler
Q: Is there a musical genre that seems ludicrous?
Eleanor expresses that she enjoys experimentation and doesn't think any genre should not exist, but recalls the inoffensive nature of Schlager music and its Nazi undertones.
Culture File | Schaymon Draymon's House of Hibernia, Cecilia Danell's sylvan scifi, The Natural History of Selborne
Q: Can you tell me more about psychogeography?
Cecilia explains that psychogeographers in the 1800s in Paris wandered the streets to experience unexpected encounters and used those insights for art and writing.
Culture File Presents: The Comfort Zone Extra
Q: But I must say, I'm now living with some huge intervals for 10 years here. And I must say, I like the city a lot.
Sartorius expresses a deep appreciation for the city of Syracuse, acknowledging the changes it has undergone due to increased tourism.
Culture File Presents | The Comfort Zone XXXL Version
Q: Tell us the story of Plato on Ortega.
Joachim narrates Plato's journeys to Syracuse, detailing his attempts to influence the tyrant Dionysius I and the broader allegorical implications of intellectuals being drawn to power.
Culture File Presents | The Comfort Zone XXXL Version
Q: So, Colm, is burnt out LA about to be built over by a new civilisation on the rise?
Colm discusses the challenges of rebuilding in the aftermath of destruction and the complexity of the insurance and bureaucratic processes involved.

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Exploring a vibrant array of arts and culture, this show features engaging discussions surrounding music, film, television, and visual arts both from Ireland and globally. Each episode showcases unique voices and showcases events, exhibitions, and artistic endeavors, providing listeners with a succinct yet rich experience of cultural highlights. The focus is often on lesser-known works and stories that challenge mainstream narratives, celebrating creativity and artistic expression in various forms. With a blend of contemporary discussions and historical insights, it invites listeners to broaden their understanding and appreciation of the arts.

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Culture File launched 18 years ago and published 109 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Finola Merivale
2. Beulah Ezeug
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4. Dr. Rosie Lavan
5. Donal Lally
6. Rónán Ó Raghallaigh
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