Irish Music Magazine - February 2004

Ireland

Planxty

It's now over 30 years ago that Christy Moore assembled what is arguably the most influential set of traditional musicians to come out of Ireland in the 2nd half of the 20th century. Now three decades on the boys are back together. John O'Regan brings us the background.

Its Moya Now

Moya Brennan in conversation with Aidan O'Hara on the release of her new album.

The Ballads of Patsy Watchorn

Patsy Watchorn brings us his thoughts and a few words on Irish ballads.

Arty McGlynn

Arty McGlynn is one of the most respected musicians and one of the pivotal guitarists in traditional music. Here he talks about his long and varied career with Ita Kelly.

Shalom Ireland

'Irish Heart Jewish Soul' is historic in that it is the first Irish/Jewish album made in Ireland. John O'Regan pieces the story together.

North America

Bluegrass, Banjo and Banking?

Alison Brown's background has helped shape her attitude to and appreciation of traditional music, she tells Ita Kelly.

Celtic Colours

What's the best way to set up and sustain a world-class traditional music festival? Sean Laffey reports from this year's Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton through photos.

United Kingdom

The First Eleven

January in the UK can mean nothing else but Celtic Connections. Now in it's 11th year, Alan MacIntosh Brown previews what has become the major UK showcase for Celtic Music.

Regulars

The Launch Pad - Cavan's Lilter Unveiled

Vonnie Quinn says that at just 70 Séamus Fay has years of lilting ahead of him, and the album 'Séamus Fay: Cavan's Lilter' will nestle cosily in the archives, a gem caught in the lilter's prime.

Tuition

Another selection in our tutorial series brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Up & Coming - Celine Donoghue

Alan MacIntosh Brown meets an all Britain banjo champion who has tuned her talents to singing and playing the fiddle, so much talent at 19, it's just not fair.

Book Review

A Hidden Ulster - People, Songs & Traditions of Oriel.

Live Reviews

John O'Regan reviews the TG4 Awards from Limerick, while we also have a report from the William Kennedy Piping Festival.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD's brought to you in association with Gael Linn.