Irish Music Magazine - June 1996

Reel Celtic:

This is not a good time to launch an album with the word 'Celtic' in the title. But fiddle player Maire Breatnach's new release of her own compositions has every claim to the title 'Celtic Lovers'.

Copyright Worries

Musicians are worried that moves by IMRO to extend their collecting of copyright fees may spell the end for the pub session. William Hammond examines the issues.

Tulla at Fifty

That legendary Co Clare group, the Tulla Ceili Band, this summer celebrate their fiftieth birthday with a concert in Feakle and a new album in the early autumn.

Banjo History:

The banjo has had a curious journey via the African slave trade and the Minstrel era to the heartland of Irish traditional music.

Original Carolan?:

Was Turlough Carolan a copycat or a genius? Art Edelstein argues that he didn't write many of the tunes he is credited with.

Southern Swing:

The music of Sliabh Luachra has a "distinctive southern swing" Cork fiddler Matt Cranitch tells Paul Dromey.

Big in Germany Part II.

CD Reviews:

John Carty, Sean Keane, Eileen Ivers, 'Folk Music & Dance of Ireland