# 'Life will always flourish': How Madra Salach turned painful history into joy

An episode of [World Cafe Words and Music Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/107541824), 28 Aug 2026, 40 min.

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The Irish band performs a powerful set of music from their debut EP, It's a Hell of an Age. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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