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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Creating Musical Worlds While Seeking Asylum

From a Congolese DJ reshaping Galway’s nightlife to a Georgian love song silencing a room, Ailbhe Kenny’s research reveals music as refuge. Her latest book argues that we must take it seriously

Participants From The Song Seeking Project At The National Convert Hall, Dublin

Participants from the Song Seeking Project at the National Convert Hall, Dublin

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