St. Louis musicians Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon have performed and toured together for years. The Irish fiddle and harp duo’s new album, “The Belles of St. Louis” is a celebration of their musical friendship — and a nod to St. Louis’ rich, and growing, traditional Irish music scene. Ahead of their annual St. Patrick’s Day concert, they perform songs and tunes from the album, share tidbits on Irish music and culture, and discuss last summer’s blockbuster hit, “Sinners,” which has spurred interest in Irish folk music among new audiences.
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