Irish Music Magazine - April 1998

Clannad

The musical family from Gweedore have reached a quarter of a century in the business. Aidan 0'Hara met them in Liberty Hall, Dublin, and reports on their first 25 years and their recent aptly named landmark CD.

The Light on the Shannon

Sean Laffey meets Micheál O'Súilleabháin, musician, recording artist, academic and the man who holds the prestigious Chair of Music at the University of Limerick.

A Golden Calling Card

Kila's star is rising. Their second album has achieved 'gold' status at home and they find themselves busier than ever, writes Roderick O'Connor.

All the Time in the World

John Brophy catches up with a young flute player, the latest edition from the clan that brought you Lukay, Eilish and Christy. Want to know Moore?

Celtic Heritage

In France, one of the biggest commercial surprises has been the success of the Heritage Des Celtes albums, and the rise of Dan Ar Braz into a national superstar. Report by John O'Regan.

The Ties That Bind

Joe Derrane has a new album out on Shanachie records. Paul Keating reports from the USA on one of Boston's favourite sons.

Why Irish Toes Are Smiling!

The call to come and join Riverdance came out of the blue. It was a surprise for traditional fiddle player Mairin Fahy. But, writes Roderick O'Connor, it was one of those things that was meant to happen.

The Flowers of Scotland

A special feature on the hottest traditional bands in Scotland, a rare Irish interview with the man who wrote Caledonia, Dougie Maclean. And a comprehensive listing of festivals, clubs and record companies in the land of the kilt and tartan.

From the Sidewalks of New York

Another American Irish band? Not at all. Celtic Thunder is consciously, purposefully, and musically an Irish-American band. Proud of the hyphen, they'll keep it, thank you, writes William H A Williams.