Global Sound Concerts

06/04/2026

Meet An Chéad Ghlúin Eile (ACGE)
An Chéad Ghlúin Eile translates to "The Next Generation." This sister duo, Étáin and Máire Ní Churraoin, are native Irish speakers from the Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht in County Meath. They are the grand-nieces of the legendary sean-nós singer Darach Ó Catháin, carrying forward a deep family legacy. By blending traditional unaccompanied singing with a modern sensibility, they prove that the Irish language is a vibrant, living force for a new era.
A massive thank you to the team at The Fleet Hotel for welcoming us into their stunning 1920s-style lobby. This beautifully preserved boutique space provided the perfect sophisticated backdrop for this Global Sound Concerts session.
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Global Sound Concerts celebrates the intersection of heritage, music, and place, capturing high-quality live performances in iconic locations.

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03/04/2026

Nile Rodgers at the library NEXT WEEK!

This event will take place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) on Thursday April 9.

4 - 6 p.m. | Career Building Workshops
Jump into a 55-minute workshop led by working producers and engineers. Explore topics like Immersive Audio, In-the-Box Mixing, Producer + Engineer Deals, Managing Interpersonal Dynamics, and Building Your Brand & Network. Walk away with practical insights you can put to work right away.

6 - 7 p.m. | Stick around for our Networking Social

7 - 8 p.m. | Fireside Chat with legendary Grammy Award winner Nile Rodgers
Moderated by Grammy nominated artist and producer Alissia, tune in as they explore the art of collaboration, the magic of the studio, and the stories behind some of the most influential music of our time. Patrons can register for tickets here: https://recordingacademy.swoogo.com/pecraftsession/11253455

01/04/2026

Standing on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin, Seán performs in the shadow of the Jeanie Johnston, a faithful replica of the 19th-century tall ship that carried Irish emigrants to North America during the Great Famine.

The Connection: Song & Ship
Written by Barry Moore and popularized by his brother Christy Moore, "The City of Chicago" serves as a modern anthem for the Irish diaspora. The lyrics—particularly the opening lines "1847 was the year it all began / Deadly pains of hunger drove a million from the land"—directly mirror the era in which the original Jeanie Johnston operated.

Between 1848 and 1855, the Jeanie Johnston made 16 transatlantic voyages, transporting approximately 2,500 people to a new life. While many vessels of the time earned the grim nickname "coffin ships" due to high mortality rates, the Jeanie Johnston is legendary for its remarkable safety record: not a single life was lost during its crossings. Seán’s performance honors the "voyage of survival" mentioned in the song, set against the very vessel that represents hope and safe passage for so many.

For this installment of Global Sound Concerts, Limerick musician Seán O'Meara performs a poignant rendition of "The City of Chicago" by Barry Moore (Luka Blo...

01/04/2026

Nile Rodgers at the library NEXT WEEK!
TechConnect Masterclass: Craft Session with the Recording Academy @ NYPL The New York Public Library.
Join us on Thursday, April 9th from 4 PM - 8 PM on the 7th floor to level up your craft at this hands-on event built by music creators for music creators. This event will feature workshops spanning topics from mixing to building your brand and will end with a special fireside chat with legendary GRAMMY award winner Nile Rodgers in conversation with GRAMMY nominated artist and producer Alissia. This event is open to the public. Patrons can register for tickets here:
https://recordingacademy.swoogo.com/pecraftsession/11253455

23/03/2026

I launched a new series on YouTube for The New York Public Library called Studio40 Unplugged. All strings were closed miked with DPA 4099 or MCM 114's and I used the Ambisonic from Soyuz to capture the room. This will be mixed for Eclipsa immersive audio via YouTube in the future. Anyone else recording for Eclipsa for YouTube?

Experience an intimate performance by singer-songwriter Lisa Chiodo as she performs her original song, “KIRA” with a string ensemble for the first time. Reco...