Irish Music Magazine - February 1999

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The Only Piper on His Block

His are the uilleann pipes you are likely to hear on FM Radio, on the latest sounds from Phil Collins, Mariah Carey and Barbara Streisand. Eric Rigler has brought the sounds of the Irish pipes to Hollywood. John O'Regan reports.

Paddy Clancy Remembered

"Everybody who loves Irish folksong will be forever in his debt. Indeed Irish music would not enjoy the success it has today if he had not made Irish music his career and paved the way for all of us," writes Mick Moloney.

A World of Tradition in His Pocket

Clare native Gearóid O hAllmhúrain boasts a long list of titles; musician, ethnomusicologist, historian, student, teacher, and now author. Allison M Brock ties it all together.

Where There's Life .... There's Martin Carthy

"I'm around longer than most, I'm a survivor" Martin Carthy tells Ita Kelly.

Moher - Over the Edge

Moher's music is wild and rugged emphasising the pulsating heart of North Clare; John O'Regan brings us a cliff hanger.

The Biggest Kitchen Party in the World

"We talk a lot about the endurance of the tunes but without the strength of the traditional music community, all would be lost." Denise Moore tells Séamus Bellamy as he finds out about Canada's forthcoming Fiddles of the World Festival.

Lament For Omagh

A November showcase concert of Irish traditional music provided the climax to a month of intensive Irish interest in Belgium. Report by Bernard Conlon.

Dancing Dusk to Dawn

John O'Regan meets Cork's North Cregg, and becomes attracted to their magnetic music.

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