Irish Music Magazine - October 2006

Ireland

There's a Hush About The Girl

Helene Dunbar talks to Pauline Scanlon about her new album, recently released on Compass Records.

Siansa Gael Linn 2007

Irish Music Magazine is delighted to announce its new association with Siansa Gael Linn, the renowned competition for young traditional music and singing groups.

North America

Ireland in America

Paddy O'Brien and Jode Dowling of the Doon Ceilí Band talk to Tom Clancy about their new Shanachie recording.

United Kingdom

Box On

Damien O'Kane and Shona Kipling tell Petra Jones about the inspiration behind their new album, and how the unexpected theft of the master-tape almost threatened the recording of their best work yet.

Return to Camden Festival

Petra Jones talks with Karen Ryan on the forthcoming Return to Camden Festival.

Festivals

Our monthly update on Festivals and Music Schools from the world of Folk and Traditional Music.

Regulars

Launch Pad

Ita Kelly reports from the recent launch of 'Fiddlewings' the new album from Manus McGuire.

Tuition

Our continued selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Tune Story

Dan Milner looks at a book of songs from the North East of Ireland.

Up & Coming

John O'Regan charts Líadan's rise from students in Traditional Music Performance at the World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick to fully fledged recording artists.

Live Reviews

Sean Laffey reports from Dancing thru the Ages in Youghal, County Cork.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional music.