TALK AND PERFORMANCE BY JEWISH IRISH MUSICIAN JOSEPH LINAHON

Join us for an engaging evening with Joseph Linahon, a Jewish Irish musician who seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Jewish life in America with the vibrant sounds of traditional Irish music. Born in 1990 in Los Angeles to an Irish jazz musician and a Jewish mother, Joseph has made a significant impact in the Irish music scene, performing lively songs across the Western United States and Canada since 2022. His captivating performance highlights the duality of his cultural identity, reflecting on experiences of antisemitism and anti-Irish sentiments while illustrating how music can serve as a bridge between diverse communities. Through stories of his journey—from performing in Oregon to touring from Canada to Las Vegas—Joseph underscores the importance of community and connection in overcoming adversity. Experience his hard-strumming, foot-stomping Celtic folk style, featuring the melodies of his Irish Bouzouki and traditional Bodhran drum, as he weaves together song and narrative centered on themes of diversity and resilience. For more information, visit salemart.org/events/talk-and-performance-joseph-linahon/.