Irish Music Magazine - October 2001

Readers Poll 2001

Readers' Poll Results

Book a date in mid December when we will once again celebrate your choices for the most memorable acts of the years just gone. Check out our results page to see who cantered home ahead of the field in this year's Annual poll.

Ireland

The Wynd He Knows

Ronan Browne the tall gentle piper who looped and grooved with the Afro Celt Sound System and who traditionalises with Cran has released a solo album on Claddagh Records called 'The Wynd You Know'. Ita Kelly pays him a visit.

The Paul Brady Songbook

Paul Brady is spending the month of October at Vicar St, celebrating an eventful life in music. From champion Ulster Fleadh lilter (true!) to successful songwriter, he shares his memories with Aidan O'Hara.

Paddy Moloney

Aidan O'Hara talks to Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, who has reached the milestone of almost forty years in the business.

North America

John Whelan

Youthful and energetic at 42, John Whelan can hardly be considered an elder statesman of the tradition, yet he has a long established presence on the Irish music scene. David Ingram discovers that Whelan's career is still on fast forward.

Song Dog

Jimmy Rankin, singer/songwriter of the sadly defunct Cape Breton musical behemoth The Rankins, has resurfaced after two years. Seamus Bellamy reports.

Europe

Mad For Trad in Germany

"Mad for Trad" is the slogan for the 2001 edition of 'The Irish Folk Festival'. John O'Regan discovers that there is a lot of hard work to be done before the first band takes to the stage.

United Kingdom

Dialogues

John O'Regan talks with the duo from Old Bridge Music, Chris Newman and Máire Ní Cathasaigh.

World Wide Web

Alan McIntosh Brown discovers a new band whose Gaelic roots span centuries and continents.

Regulars

Singing with Waltons

Our continued series of ballads brought to you in association with Waltons.

Up and Coming - De Jimbe

De Jimbe is a 6 - 7 piece group combining traditional Irish music, native drumming cultures and ethnic rhythms from the Caribbean and West Africa. John O'Regan reports.

The Music Makers

Ita Kelly uncovers a true affair of the harp.

The Story Behind the Song Arthur McBride & The Sergeant

If you were to run a book on the most requested song whenever Paul Brady performs, Arthur McBride and the Sergeant is sure to be a short-odds favourite. We print Paul Brady's version, so you can all sing along with him at Vicar Street this month.

Live Reviews

• Liam O'Maonlaí in Listowel, County Kerry
• Live at the Olympia

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD reviews brought to you in association with HMV

Book Review

Two American guitarists have recently brought out books on the Irish tradition, we inspect their offerings and deliberate their ample qualities.