Posted On: October 23rd 2026, 04:34 pm
In this KGNU interview, host Karl Kumli speaks with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, founder and leader of the acclaimed Irish traditional band Altan
@altantrad about the music, stories, and community that shaped her Donegal roots. Mairéad reflects on collaborating with Dolly Parton, the all-star group Tea with the Maggies, and the evolution of Altan over more than four decades. She also shares memories of the traditional music sessions that nurtured generations of musicians and discusses Altan’s new album, Donegal, ahead of the band’s October 24 performance at the Parsons Theatre in Northglenn, Colorado.
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