Why St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s best Irish music scenes

Why St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s best Irish music scenes

Author: St. Louis Public Radio April 6, 2026 Duration: 41:39
St. Louis is a premiere destination for traditional Irish musicians from across the pond and throughout the U.S. In this encore episode, we explore the people and institutions that have fostered the region’s Irish music scene since the 1970s. We also get a preview of this year’s St. Louis Tionól — an annual, four-day Irish arts and culture festival featuring music, dancing and community.

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