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The Origins of Dangerous Harping
The story has it that Ursula Burns was born on a burning bus in Belfast in 1970. That is not true, however, the songstress's troubled...
Ursula Burns
Aug 7, 20236 min read
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Gratitude to Ross Graham and Freerange Records
Yesterday was a goodbye to a legend of the Northern Ireland Music Industry, Ross Graham. Ross was CEO Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission. He had a successful career and unwavering enthusiasm for music. I first met Ross at a PRS showcase. Back in 1995, Northern Ireland experienced an explosion of energy in the indie scene. As the Peace process kicked in, there was a real underground vibe. So many bands and gigs. Belfast was vibrant and excited about the future. We were
Ursula Burns
Oct 184 min read
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Ken Hopkins Accordian Museum
It looked like a normal house in a normal street. I knocked on the door. I was looking to buy a small circus accordion. Someone had given me Ken's number i He answered and invited me in. It was that moment in MR Ben when you step behind the curtain and a magical world appears. I am so grateful I came across Ken and his wonderful accordion collection There I was, in his incredible world. Ken loved accordions. Do you play? he asked I nodded, he handed me an accordion and sat do
Ursula Burns
Aug 82 min read
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