Interview: Danú

KGNU’s Rodger Hara speaks with Benny McCarthy about the 30-plus-year journey of the acclaimed Irish traditional band Danú, their deep roots in Irish session culture, and their return to Boulder’s Macky Auditorium.

McCarthy discusses the band’s approach to recreating the intimate energy of an Irish pub session on concert stages around the world, the making of their recent live album, and the musicians who make up the internationally based ensemble. The conversation also explores the enduring connections between Irish music traditions and Newfoundland culture, along with what audiences can expect from Danú’s upcoming Colorado performance. (Air Date 2/25/26).