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The Arts Show: 02/02/2017

02/02/2017

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Marie-Louise Muir hears about the cult Irish concept album 'The Children of Lir'.

Marie-Louise Muir hears about the cult Irish concept album 'The Children of Lir', and internationally acclaimed artist Willie Doherty talks about bringing his work home.

One of the 100 rarest albums in the world, 'The Children of Lir' by The Loudest Whisper is a cult classic. Marie-Loiuse Muir speaks to Brian O'Reilly about bringing the music back to the stage. We also hear from Turner Prize nominated artist Willie Doherty, as he brings a video installation to the Ulster Museum, author Emily Barr takes on young adult fiction in her latest book, and Ralph McLean calls in from the Americana UK Awards in Hackney.

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