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Fire Draw Near

Ian Lynch
Irish Traditional Music
Eggs and Marrowbones
Traditional Irish Music
Fair Margaret and Sweet William
Santy Anna
Maids When You're Young, Never Wed an Old Man
Halloween
Sea Shanties
Poor Paddy Works On the Railway
The Pogues
Gaza
Shane Mcgowan
The Dubliners
Folk Music
Panchatantra
Palestinian Resistance
Antonio López De Santa Anna
The Suffolk Miracle
Martin Howley
Traditional Music

Fire Draw Near is a monthly podcast and radio show which investigates Irish traditional music and song in all of its myriad forms. campsite.bio/firedrawnear

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FDN LXIII is a special episode focusing on shape note singing in the United States. It is based around two interviews conducted this year with Howe Pearson and Sasha Suczyk and looks at the history and evolution of shape note singing in North America... more

I have just recently gotten my vinyl and CD collections back from where they were stored for 6 months (thanks Crispo!!), an event that definitely makes itself felt in this episode. If there is a theme then it's something to do with pipers, fighters, ... more

Episode LXI is a lengthy heady blast through all of the amazing music that has come my way over the last month. There's so much really quality interesting stuff coming out in the wider traditional - folk - weirdo music scenes these days and this is j... more

This episode looks at the ballad Blackwater Side aka Blackwaterside aka Down by Blackwaterside and the journey that it took from a Traveller site outside Belfast in 1952 to the first Led Zeppelin LP. A winding river of a song, this episode looks at i... more

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Recent Guests

Howe Pearson
Practitioner of Sacred Harp Singing, originally from New York.
Episode: FDN LXIII
Sasha Suczyk
Musician with experiences in various musical traditions, including Sacred Harp.
Episode: FDN LXIII
Andy the Doorbum
A musician and relief worker actively involved in post-hurricane recovery efforts in the Appalachian region of North Carolina.
Local relief efforts in North Carolina
Episode: FDN LVIII
Roisin El Cherif
Palestinian Irish musician
Episode: FDN LIV

Host

Ian Lynch
Host and passionate advocate for Irish traditional music, sharing deep insights and stories about songs, their contexts, and the artists involved.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • Gwychder!/Go hiontacht!

    Un o’r pethau gorau ar y weirlas yn fy marn I… I’ve got so much out of this podcast over the last few years. Been introduced to loads of great music, which I’ve often followed up on things like Bandcamp. Learnt loads about the history and context for songs and tunes, especially through the episodes on individual songs. It’s inspired to do ‘amateur’ research into music from my own area (north of Wales) and helped me make sense of my own music too. Great stuff, Ian!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gorwel 2
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • The only show like it.

    If you’re like me, and you want your traditional roots music peppered with deep historical research and the regular black metal or dungeon synth track, then this is for you. It rules.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Torporoprot
    United States8 months ago
  • Little gem of a podcast

    I enjoyed working on the railway so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annoyed Sofar
    Irelanda year ago
  • This podcast has Wonderful Thoroughness and fantastic selections of songs to explore the music. The diversity of songs enhances my personal music library.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast

    This podcast has Wonderful Thoroughness and fantastic selections of songs to explore the music. The diversity of songs enhances my personal music library.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners highly appreciate the educational depth, highlighting the combination of music and storytelling. Many find the personal anecdotes engaging and contribute to a more profound understanding of the cultural background of the songs featured. Users laud the mix of academic insight presented in a relaxed format, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Reviews reflect a sense of community and shared enthusiasm for Irish traditional music, as well as the host's approachable and passionate delivery. The diversity in song selection and themes keeps the content fresh and engaging for both newcomers and established fans of the genre.

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#244
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#34
Ireland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#155
Netherlands/Music

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Focused on Irish traditional music and song, content spans a wide array of themes, including historical context, cultural significance, and various artist interpretations. Episodes feature deep dives into specific ballads, personal anecdotes, and the evolution of these songs through different regions and times. The holistic approach to music not only celebrates traditional forms but also seeks to understand their modern expressions, making it engaging for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Unique to this series is the blend of scholarly research with a casual, conversational style delivered by the host, who emphasizes storytelling alongside music appreciation.

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Fire Draw Near launched 5 years ago and published 110 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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2. Sasha Suczyk
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