Grammy nominated singer and drummer Sheila E talks to The Green Room with Orla Barry about her time with Prince, playing with Marvin Gaye and surviving rape,

We hear why the French are struggling to save the oldest bookstore in Paris,

The cast of The Mariner, Patrick Mason’s new production at the Gate Theatre talk about Hugo Hamilton’s play and appearing opposite Daniel Radcliffe and Jamie Dornan.

We have live music with American musician Rod Picott

Documentary filmmaker James Brabazon talks about his close friend, murdered photographer Tim Hetherington and the new Irish 8x8 Festival.

Juno nominated Canadian performer Royal Wood tells us why he sought refuge in an isolated Irish cottage,  

And we find out what Ireland’s first spoken word festival has in store

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