Joanie Madden: NEA National Heritage Fellows Tribute Video (2021)

This tribute to Irish flute player Joanie Madden was released in November 2021 as part of “The Culture of America: A Cross-Country Visit with the National Endowment for the Arts 2021 National Heritage Fellows.”
More information on Joanie Madden: www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/...
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[@joaniemadden9175]

Thank you so much NEA. I am so honored to receive this award!

[@eret-hz9ih]

I listen to song of the Irish whistle 20 years ago, I like all songs in the album, and tried to play the tin whistle at that time, thank you for bringing great music. today I listened to all those albums again, it's nostalgic.

[@joaniemadden9175]

thank you that means a lot!

[@tinamcloughlin3820]

I love your playing and those Pat O‘R. sound just so cool 🎶🎼

[@eskandarmokhtari8791]

🤗❤⚘

[@usernamemykel]

So Joanie, are you gals ever going to again play for us at the Javits Center in Boca Raton?

[@stephenhightower5009]

My heart is happiest when i play the whistle

[@ThePublicans-zn3fk]

She is an Absolute legend!

[@mariemorris7031]

You said it Joanie!!!! You said it!!🐞🍀🍁🎻🪕🦉🐾🐧Thanks!!!

[@KenneyCmusic]

Her playing is incredible. I’ve just started learning a month ago!

[@Neilsowards]

We miss you, Joanie, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I saw you every time you came to town. Now you have gone on to bigger things. Thank you for your music.

[@DowningsTV]

Stunning. The talent & gift u have can't be taught, as u play from the heart. 💚 🇨🇮 💚 Thank u for sharing.

[@bridgetconnolly2183]

LEGEND & Joanie is so down to earth and genuine ☘️🇮🇪🗽

[@brodek2008]

What a lovely, lovely individual. Bravo Joanie!

[@anthonykent00]

I found/heard Song of the Irish Whistle while walking through The Nature Company in March 1996. I was in high school, but the music moved me. I bought the CD that day and have been a fan ever since.

[@joaniemadden9175]

that is lovely to hear. Thank you so much Anthony Joanie.

[@christinesimmons6442]

Congratulations Joanie! You deserve this award! so wonderful traveling with you this summer! I am sharing the photos with my high school students. All the best,
Chris

[@joaniemadden9175]

it was great to travel with you too. Thank you so much.

[@markkavanagh4457]

Such is the beauty, passion, strength and popularity of Irish music, that you will hear it from Cork to Chicago and Dublin to Dubai.. our music is played the world over and even if you're not Irish, you are when you play our music and embrace our tradition. Music brings people together, music is peace ..

[@jofftalbot1348]

Awesome. One of my best ladies ever 🙏🏼🌈🎯

[@tim6151]

That was beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.

[@kathleenbuckley7262]

Thank you! Congratulations Joannie, your music is a gift to us all. ❤️

[@tonymckenna368]

Why have I just discovered this amazingly talented musician? Her passion and soul for her music gives me goosebumps and brings a tear to my eye at the same time. Joannie, your father would be so proud of your immense talent 👏

[@celsosgoncalves]

Thank you very much Joanie!
We love you!
From Brazil!

[@joaniemadden9175]

I can’t wait to come visit you someday in Brazil. Thank you, Joanie.

[@jumptoit3812]

Wow, I was moved by her whistle! Bravo

[@usernamemykel]

I was moved by U-Haul, but I have 16 tinwhistles.

[@ronitbarlavie]

Thank you very much, you are a great inspiration and a very special lady, love from Israel

[@michaelconnors5684]

Thanks Joanie for the beautiful video. Very touching and you had me in tears at the end. Great to see all the talented Dads who passed down the beautiful music to their children. You all have done them proud. Joe is smiling down on you. Keep on whistling.

[@joaniemadden9175]

thank you so much. we are just carrying on the music of our dads.

[@clairehogan5799]

Heartfelt message Joanie, thanks for sharing 💖

[@451Laurie]

What a sweet tribute... she feels like your best friend/ sister. Thank you, Joanie!! And thank you for elevating the penny whistle to the status of a real instrument for those of us who had never heard of it.

[@PeterBriceofAnnapolis]

This is such a nice film. Thank you, NEA!

[@kfossi1986]

Awesome! I just learned how to play the whistle. I kept trying and giving up and trying and giving up and finally just sat and drove my family crazy and finally got it down, sort of. But you are amazing. So awesome.

[@rodrodriguez460]

Beautiful!
Thank you.

[@LR-ee2uu]

It's April 2023, and you just made an old man's day. Delightful video to say the least and presented by an even more deligtful lady. If I weren't thousands of miles away you would have a new member of your audience. Thank you so much 💓

[@usernamemykel]

Buy her DVDs as the rest of us.

[@LR-ee2uu]

@@usernamemykel
Learn grammar.
You are not intelligent enough to be clever with your posts.
"As the rest of us?"
??

[@Gynnemo]

A very nice and warming video. Wow!

[@bonenfant96]

Wonderful.

[@sergeymoskalenko9670]

What a clever girl you are. Bravissimo!!!!

[@adrianmccarron4909]

Lovely Joanie🎶🙌

[@deebart9230]

Fantastic musician and such a beautiful tune at the end. Does anyone know the name of the tune?

[@bobpegritz555]

Nice.

[@joaniemadden9175]

thank you Bob I hope you’re doing well

[@witchhazel8583]

Waow...stumbled over this!!
Does anyone know what kind the FIRST whistle is she picks up in this video????

[@jeffharper9703]

ERIN GO BRAGH SISTER ! ☘🇮🇪☘ ❤

[@derrik-bosse]

What's the tune she plays in the intro?

[@adrianmccarron4909]

Cats meow jig...

[@fredm8569]

When are you coming to West Virginia? 🙂

[@joaniemadden9175]

we need to come back

[@senanmolloy9766]

Up the Irish 🇮🇪

[@markkavanagh4457]

Fantastic whistle player..

[@markkavanagh4457]

Love to have a session with Joannie...