Irish-American Song Project with Melanie Beth Curran

In 2024, writer, singer, and archivist Melanie Beth Curran unearthed a bevy of Irish American field recordings from The Library of Congress and other archives. These songs packed a punch. They illuminated how Irish Americans coped with loss, longing, and the process of finding home in a new world. Though rife with historic and cultural significance, the songs were gathering digital dust. She sought to change this and bring this heritage to the public through live performance. Curran is a powerful performer. Curran is an advocate for all oral traditions, endangered languages and regional cultures. She was awarded the City Artist Corps Grant in New York City, and a Fulbright Fellowship to France for her work with folk music and dance practitioners in Bretagne.

Links to Melanie's performances:

MUSIC — Melanie Beth Curran

Links to Melanie's writing:

Writing — Melanie Beth Curran

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