Irish Music Magazine - December 2006

Ireland

Sharon Shannon Live

Ita Kelly discusses with Sharon Shannon her latest project with a big band and an impressive Celtic groove.

At First Light

Eddie Creaney talks to Belfast-based ensemble, At First Light about exciting times and their recipe for success.

Turas Ceoil

Edel McLauglin brings us on a musical walkabout with the highly respected Derry based flute player, Marcas Ó Murchú.

North America

Close to Home

Ironically Donal Clancy is based far from his home in Waterford, he's now settled in New York City where Helene Dunbar met him to discuss his first solo venture.

Mad River Records

Chris Tesky and his Mad River Records are forging a new path. He took a break to talk to Helene Dunbar about the transitions he's made in the last few years.

United Kingdom

Island-Hoping

Alan McIntosh Brown brings us a report on one of Orkney's most prodigious musical talents the multi-instrumentalist and singer, Kris Drever who has just released his first solo album.

Festivals

Our monthly update on Festivals and Music Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

Regulars

Tuition

There's an American flavour to our tuition this month, with many of them being first recorded by emigrant musicians in New York.

Tune Story

Dan Milner adds another snippet of history to an old ballad.

Up & Coming

Ita Kelly reports from the West of Ireland on the fresh talents of Edel Fox and Ronan O'Flaherty.

Live Reviews

Mark Pippenger attends Gradam Ceol 2006, whilst Sean Laffey catches the informal moments on film during the sounds check.

CD Reviews

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