Irish Music Magazine - March 2007

Ireland

Cathal Hayden

Eddie Creaney has been tracking the very busy Cathal Hayden over the past six months, and in this look at the life of a Northern Fiddler; Eddie reveals the secret of the new Hayden album.

Jimmy Crowley

Sean Laffey meets with Jimmy Crowley, Cork's legendary balladeer who has re-released his first three albums as a box set.

Roseland Barndance

North Cregg are back with a new album and are more Cork than ever.  Christy Leahy tells John O'Regan about the new line-up and the sound that is firmly rooted in Sliabh Luachra.

Whistling A Whirlwind

Brian Hughes thinks long and hard about the tradition, what it is, what it means to hold it for a generation, how best to pass it on and what to make of it while you have it.  John Brophy interviews the philosophical whistle player for IMM.

North America

The Bunch of Green Rushes

Helene Dunbar our lady in the Big Apple finds an eclectic trio making some of the most potent Irish inspired music stateside.

United Kingdom

Róisin Elsafty

Ita Kelly visits Róisín Elsafty to talk about her new album, which is one of the most polished CD's in Irish you are likely to hear this year.

Festivals

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

Regulars

Tuition

Another fine selection of tunes with interesting historical connections brought to you in association with Walton's Music.

Tune Story

Nicky Rossiter discusses a book of Irish Folk songs with strong Wexford connections.

Up & Coming

Despite an intensive touring schedule and an aversion to the recording process, young Mayo harpist, Gráinne Hambly recently recorded and released her third album of tunes in seven years, writes Sean Walsh.

CD Reviews

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