Irish Music Magazine - September 2003

Ireland

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Danú The Road Less Travelled

On the brink of a Canadian tour and with their third Shanachie album in the can, Benny McCarthy drops into Editor Sean Laffey's local for a news update on one of the busiest bands on the international circuit.

Looking Back

It's now seventeen years since Mary Black's debut album, and time for a retrospective ramble. Steven Digman drives the time machine.

Mary's Got A Point

She was once the enfant terrible of Clare music, had her own rock band, harboured strong opinions, but Mary was also steeped in the tradition, was a regular at sessions in Doolin, she's put the time in and her last two albums have been full of the pure drop, Michael Ryan lifts the lid on the latest work from Mary.

Fiddle And Voice

Jim Kelly has an encounter with a keen eyed Kerryman from Kenmare, fiddler Gerry Harrington and a guitar packing lady from New York, Nancy Conescu.

North America

A Case For Concern

All is not well it would seem in Danbury Connecticut, home to Green Linnet Records, as a number of key musicians are now pursuing the recording company through the New York courts. Bill Margeson our Chicago correspondent brings us this special report.

Europe

Song's Sweet Caress

Bert Deivert and Christy O'Leary are two talented musicians in their own rights who have formed a duo after discovering each other by chance. Sue Moore takes a gamble on a phone call to Sweden for this IMM special report.

United Kingdom

Dalla

Julian Gurr unearths some dazzling hidden treasure in Celtic Cornwall.

Regulars

Up & Coming

Ita Kelly talks with Gráinne Hambly, the young Mayo player about her refreshing approach to harp playing, you'll find as many dance tunes in her repertoire as you will the classic pieces from O'Carolan, now that's something different isn't it!

Story Behind The Song

Ita Kelly combs the islands off our west coast for this month's look at our singing heritage.

Tuition Tips From Waltons

A new series of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Live Reviews

Ladies to Cherish in Dublin and Chieftains to chase in Georgia.

Book Review

Aidan O'Hara talks us through the finer points of the Leo Rowsome collection.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD reviews broght to you in association with Gael Linn.