Irish Music Magazine - May 1999

Ireland

Truth lies in Imagination

Sean Laffey talks with Iarla O'Lionaird and Simon Emmerson of the Afro-Celt Sound System as they embark on a nationwide tour after the release of their new album.

De Dannan - The first 25 Years Part 1

In this part of our De Dannan series, Jack Harrison meets up with founder member Alec Finn.

Consistency - At the heart of Tradition

Sean Laffey wanders into Spalpín Fánach for an evenings session with Seamus Creagh and Aidan Coffey.

Playing by Degrees

Sean Laffey encounters Niall Keegan on a recent visit to the University of Limerick.

Finger Pickin Good

Earle Hitchner speaks with Banjo ace Gerry O'Connor on his recent signing with Nashville Label, Compass Records

North America

Natalie's Dirty Laundry

Seamus Bellamy on his Canadian travels catches up with Cape Breton fiddling maestro, Natalie MacMaster.

Doing it for herself

Kieran Jordan gets up to date with Susan McKeown.

Europe

Dirty Linen come Clean

Mick walsh speaks with one of France's longest established Irish Bands.

United Kingdom

30 years a Growling

Sean Laffey talks with Vin Garbutt, Professional English Folk singer.

Truly one of freedom's sons

Malcolm Rodgers meets up with legendary Tommy Makem at London's Barbican Theatre.

Festivals Special

A concise 16 page international festivals supplement featuring:

  • Irish Festivals
  • Irish Summer Schools
  • US Festivals
  • European Festivals
  • UK Festivals
  • Canadian Festivals

Regulars

Up and Coming

In the first in a new series on Ireland's emerging new talent, Phil Gaston meets Damp in the Attic from Co Clare.

A Century of Irish Traditional Music

In the second in series of articles on Irish Music in the 20th Century, John Brophy delves into memories of Madeline Seiler.

Live Reviews

  • Traditional Reunion-Whelans
  • Zoe Conway & Steve Cooney-Stray Leaf Club

CD Reviews

  • Another 4 page selection of CD offerings brought to you in association with Virgin Megastore.

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