Nanci Griffith is a regular at the festival and is renowned for helping young singer songwriters.

BBC: Nashville festival gives NI musicians a chance to shine

When I was growing up, my mom talked on the phone to her friends, Carol, Linda and Nanci.

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Northern Ireland musician Ria Maguire performed with Nanci Griffith at last year's In the Round concert alongside Matt McGinn.

BBC: Nashville festival gives NI musicians a chance to shine

Grammy award-winning artists Brett James, Nanci Griffith and Kristian Bush are among the leading performers, with musical genres ranging from country to traditional folk.

BBC: Nashville festival gives NI musicians a chance to shine

Local musicians Morgan McIntyre and Alana Henderson will join US country and folk star Nanci Griffith on stage at Belfast's Empire Music Hall on Thursday night for an In the Round concert.

BBC: Nashville festival gives NI musicians a chance to shine

The Yonkofa Project: The founder is Gabriella Nanci.

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