Irish Music Magazine - July 2004

Ireland

12 Hungry Voices

John Brophy in conversation with Frank Harte on the release of his new collaboration with Donal Lunny.

In The Kitchen Corner

Seán Laffey takes a slow drive to Cork to meet Larry Eagan and Sean O'Driscoll.

Changing Perceptions

Tommy O'Sullivan in conversation with John O'Regan.

North America

Sweet Liberty

Dubliner, Susan McKeown is known for pushing out the borders of Irish music. Her new CD, 'Sweet Liberty', has just been released and has a simpler, more traditonal sound. Dan Milner walked two miles across New York's burning pavement for a cup of tea and a chat.

The Tunes the Thing

Paddy O'Brien of Chulrua is interviewed by our Chicago correspondent Bill Margeson for this special report for IMM.

Europe

Whats in the Pipeline

John O'Regan hears what's new in the Pipeline.

United Kingdom

One Big Soul

Julian Gurr has a serious chat with Last Night's Fun.

Regulars

The Launch Pad. Smooth Handling

Mary McPartlan's Northern Ireland launch for her CD, 'The Holland Handkerchief' in An Creagan Visitor Centre, Omagh, Co Tyrone.

Up & Coming - Gráda

Aidan O'Hara talks to members of the group Gráda about their new 'The Landing Step' DC and their coming world tour.

Story Behind the Tunes

Dan Milner recalls a song from the repertoire of Joe Heaney.

Live Reviews

North Cregg, Weston Auditorium, Hatfield, USA

CD Reviews

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