Salut! Commentary

Reporting the Troubles and sneakily catching some wonderful Irish music

As we recoil in horror from the evil of Moscow’s war on Ukraine, and feel disgust at the hard-of-thinking whataboutery of Putin apologists in the UK, let us not forget conflict at home. Even what Mo Mowlam called, when Secretary... Read more →


Hands across the water: introducing Steve Peck, the new man on our block

Colin Randall writes: we are delighted to present our new North America editor, Steve Peck. He succeeds Bill Taylor, whose superb writing will nevertheless continue to grace our pages. Steve is an American with a deep knowledge and love for... Read more →


Ian A Anderson: the roots of a folk publishing triumph

Colin Randall writes: Ian A Anderson applies the middle A to avoid confusion with Jethro Tull’s frontman. It is a moot point whether the need for any such distinguishing feature is long past. Our Ian doesn't play the flute standing... Read more →


French festive corn: (1) joyeux Noël from Connemara's lakes to la Macarena

For part two visit this link Colin Randall writes: Today, Salut! Live offers its traditional festive cheer to all readers new and old as finally, after months of shops advertising it, Christmas Day arrives, My invaluable deputy editor Andrew Curry,... Read more →