Arena Friday 26 February 2021
On Wednesday's Arena with Seán Rocks, Kelly-Anne Byrne celebrates Prince on the fifth anniversary of his passing, Steven Benedict discusses the work of director David Lean And composer Deirdre Gribbin 'Scattered Earth' which will be livestreamed from Smock Alley on Friday as part the New Music Dublin Festival.
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Daily arts and popular culture show.
Album reviews
Kelly Anne Byrne and Pat Carty review new albums. Wyvern Lingo's Awake You Lie, Willie Nelson's Frank Sinatra covers album and Julien Baker's Little Oblivions.
Underplayed
Stacey Lee's documentary Underplayed looks at the electronic music industry. It asks why in 2019, only five of the top 100 DJs were women. Available online on March 04th as as part of The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
WB Yeats and Folklore
Ruth Concannon is giving a series of talks on the subject of Yeats and folklore. Tickets for March 19th, can be booked on the National Library of Ireland, see nli.ie for further details.
Music Played on the Show
Rapture
Wyvern Lingo
3:58
Only Love Only Light
Wyvern Lingo
3:24
Sydney
Wyvern Lingo
4:28
That’S Life
Willie Nelson
1:00
Cottage For Sale
Willie Nelson
1:00
I Won’T Dance (With Diane Krall)
Willie Nelson
1:00
Faith Healer
Julien Baker
1:00
Favor
Julien Baker
1:00
The Stolen Child
The Waterboys
6:44
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Presenter: Seán Rocks