Blog shares the video. Vocalist Jamie O’Reilly sings a poignant tribute to her Irish American Aunt Dorothy in this ballad by Tom Amandes. A rich vocal tradition was handed down to Jamie from Aunt “Dottie,” whose story is illustrated in this video featuring vintage photographs dating back to the mid 1800s.
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In Old Chicago on WFMT Radio
Jamie O’Reilly’s In Old Chicago is featured in the WFMT Midnight Special 70th Anniversary
In Old Chicago – Press/Radio
Jamie O’Reilly “A Voice for the Soul of the City,” is interviewed about the Voices of Old Chicago Legacy Project, her forty year history as an artist and activist, and her roots. Listen to stories of her exceptional ancestors in early 1900s Chicago.
In Old Chicago – Press/Radio
Jamie’s 65th Birthday Concert/Fundraiser
Jamie O’Reilly hosts a fundraiser for the Voices of Old Chicago project, in person and online, with her birthday as an excuse. Jamie, Meg and Nia sing a Mothers & Daughters concert. Raffle and more.
Roots Raffle March 26 – in person and online
Roots Bee Kind Salon Raffle, i person and online features bee themed items and work of local artisans.
Song Notes: Motherless Child & Summertime
Jamie’s SongNotes Blog: Motherless Child, Summertime, Eye on the Sparrow.
Jamie blogs about these songs, sung by Mahalia Jackson, and her soulful connection to them.
Jamie O’Reilly ENews HerStory, Too
Jamie O’Reilly’s March II Enews – HerStory II, with concerts, quotes, a song and a raffle
SongNotes How Black the Fields
Jamie sings in this recording
with Peter Swenson and Paul Amandes, guitars; Josh Lava, piano
John Floeter, bass and Stuart Rosenberg, mandolin
Stuart is featured on a Russian lullaby as an instrumental.
Jamie O’Reilly Cultural Arts Work History: Programs, Projects, Recordings (select list)
Cultural Artist Jamie O’Reilly shares a history and sample list of projects, productions and recordings over the past 30 years.
20 appearances since 2021.
