'The music and language of Ireland are rich and alive here' – Other Voices audio

Philip King, the man behind the Other Voices festival, talks to accordion player Brendan Begley in Benner's hotel, Dingle. Begley, described as "traditional music royalty", explains why Co Kerry is the place for him ("it's a beautiful place to be stuck in"), how he learned to speak English from watching TV and why the most westerly point in Europe holds a special attraction for artists and thinkers.Having released three solo albums, Begley has also guested on albums by the Chieftains and the Boy...

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