Crossroads Concerts…Where Irish Folk Meets the World
returning january 2026
The thrilling return of the acclaimed world music series that blends and juxtaposes Irish folk traditions with music from many other cultures. The 2026 line-up of virtuoso folk musicians (many of whom are renowned locally as well as internationally) includes David Marker, Eren Erdogan, Salieu Suso, Eileen Goodman, Eilidh McRae, Jorge Vazquez, Dylan James, PJ Doran, Bernadette Fee, Giorgio Maltese, Taulant Mehmeti, Raif Hyseni, and many others.
This program is supported by The Irish Institute of New York
Irish & southern italian-sicilian
Thurs, jan 29 | 7PM
With Jerry O’Sullivan (uilleann pipes/ tin whistle), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán), David Marker (Sicilian/Calabrian bagpipes- zampogna, chitarra battente, tamburello, vocals), and Giorgio Maltese (multi-instrumentalist).
Irish & classical turkish
Thurs, feb 26 | 7PM
With Eren Erdogan (kaval), Taulant Mehmeti (çifteli/guitar), Nezih Antakli (Darbuka, Riqq, Bendir), Eileen Goodman (flute/tin whistle), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán)
Irish & Irish Sene-Gambian
Thurs, mar 26 | 7PM
Strings galore! A return to West Africa but a departure from the percussion of concerts past.
With Salieu Suso (kora), Ebrima Jassey (balafon), djembe percussionist, Eilidh McRae (Celtic Harp), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).
Irish & Moroccan Gnawa
Thurs, apr 16 | 7PM
With Atlas Phoenix (Moroccan gimbri), 2 qraqeb percussionists (tbd), PJ Doran (piano accordion), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).
Irish & Puerto Rican Bomba
Thurs, may 28 | 7PM
A fusion explosion! Drawing from Irish traditional music and Puerto Rican traditions, everyone will be dancing by the end tonight! With Jorge Vazquez (congas, vocals), PJ Doran (piano accordion), Bernadette Fee (fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).
Irish & Albanian
Thurs, jun 11 | 7PM
A lively blend of Irish trad music with Albanian music. With Taulant Mehmeti (çifteli/guitar), Nezih Antakli (Darbuka, Riqq, Bendir), Tom Fitzgerald (fiddle/dance), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).