Irish Music Magazine - March 1998

Paul Brady

Welcome Back Kind Stranger - Dave Caren gets back to the centre with Tyrone's favourite son.

Calico

Paul Dromey investigates another case of Clare meets Cork. This time hurling loses out to a combination who's composing as well as playing talents are creating a stir in traditional circles.

Ryan O'Neill

The Hidden Connections - Caoimhín Mac Aodh turns detective and uncovers some interesting links between two of the classic tune collections.

Connie Dover

A Celtic Angel from Kansas - John O'Regan gets the recipe for rattlesnake stew from the golden voice of the West.

James Keane

The Bonds of Friendship - James was in at the start of the traditional revival, rubbing shoulders with Donal Lunny, Mick Moloney and Paul Brady. Ireland couldn't hold him, the lure of America proved too strong, Tom Horan reports on a box playing legend.

Kathleen Loughnane

The Harp's a Wonder - Ronan Nolan writes from Galway about a new Harp CD.

Beginish

Small Island Big Sound, Sean Laffey discovers distance is no object for this foursome.

Sin É

Musical Melting Pot - Steafan Hannigan explains the connections between African and Irish music to Paul Saunders.

Peadar Ó Ceannabháin

John Brophy meets a man completely at home with sean-nós, no matter where he lives.

Petr Pandula

In the second part of his report from Germany, John O'Regan meets the Magnetic man, the force behind the forthcoming St. Patrick's Day Festival.