Irish Music Magazine - September 2005

Ireland

Ciarán Tourish, Down the Line

John Brophy meets Ciarán Tourish, who after many years touring with Altan has released his debut solo album.

Frank Harte (1933 - 2005), A Tribute

IMM's Dan Milner looks at the life of the 'Dean of Dublin Singers'.

Notes from the Heart

John O'Regan in conversation with the musical Mulcahy family from Abbeyfeale, County Limerick.

North America

John Doyle Wayward Son

John Doyle is no different from the rest of us, there's so much to do in modern life, feeding, shopping, parenting, working, parenting some more, well he also writes and sings songs, so the boy is busy. David Ingram manages to catch him while he's relatively quiet, and the topic is: his second solo album.

Europe

Moving Cloud have that sweet NYAA

The story goes that Moving Cloud are performing a lively set at Nathy Brennan's in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo when well-known fiddler Fiona Doherty steps in to listen. After a short while she asks: "Nathy, who are these musicians, there's a sweet nyaa to their music." John O'Regan brings us the details.

United Kingdom

The Lark Descending

"Could it be that our national identity lies in the very cracks of our day to day lives?" That is a question at the forefront of Chris Wood's mind. What started as a conversation about a solo CD, becomes a deep observation on the nature of English culture. Seán Laffey takes the notes.

Regulars

Launch Pad

Ita Kelly attends a special launch from Cló Iar Chonnachta at the recent Willie Clancy Summer School Week.

Tuition

The first in a new series of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons music.

Up & Coming - A Sliabh Luachra State of Mind

Aidan O'Hara in conversation with emerging piper Martin McCormack on the release of his new album.

Story Behind the Song

John Brophy introduces us to a new song from the Tommy Sands collection.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CDs brought to you in association with Gael-Linn.

Festivals 2005

Our monthly look at the main events and summer schools taking place in Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.