April 2023 Issue

COVER STORY

MUSIC CITY IRISH FEST MARCH 17 & 18
Nashville welcomes Irish musicians to the famous stage of the Grand Ole Opry this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

FEATURES

DENNIS CAHILL – LITIR Ó DO CHARA
Aidan O’Hara talks to TV producer, Dónal O’Connor about his latest film documentary, Dennis Cahill - Litir ó do Chara, to be broadcast on 5 March on TG4.

JOHN DOYLE And MICK McAULEY
Seán Laffey talks to a duo that was temporally separated by a trans-Atlantic crossing.

DESPITE THE WIND AND THE RAIN
Seán Laffey talks to a duo, Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones who are fully in tune with the zeitgeist.

VINCEY KEEHAN’S GREAT HIGHWAY
Seán Laffey talks to California based Vincent Keehan, a singer who moved from the west of Ireland to the west coast of America forty years ago.

NIALL McCABE’S RITUALS
Niall McCabe talks to Seán Laffey about Rituals, a new album from the Clare Island singer songwriter.

CHLOE MATHARU’S SMALL VOYAGES
Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to Chloe about her voyages.

WARD IRISH MUSIC ARCHIVES
In Part 4 of the series, Mary Beth McCormack discusses the Ed and Cathy Ward Collection with Jeff Ksiazek and Barry Stapleton.

MEET DARREN KIELY
Anita Lock interviews the rising singer-songwriter Darren Kiely about himself, his music, and his new viral TikTok sensation, Time To Leave.

PAT FLEMING IS KEEPING IT LIVE AND ALIVE
Seán Laffey talks to Pat Fleming about the new album Live Music from Sliabh Luachra.

WALLY PAGE REMEMBERED
An appreciation by Mark Lysaght for Irish Music Magazine with the generous help of Daniel Page, Wally’s younger son.

FESTIVALS

A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.

MUSIC CITY IRISH FEST : NASHVILLE
A preview of what to expect this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend.

MEET THE EMCEE
Éamonn de Cógáin in conversation with Anita Lock for Irish Music Magazine.

CLARE CUNNINGHAM
Anita Lock interviews dynamo singer-songwriter Clare Cunningham: A larger-than-life woman on a mission.

REGULARS

THE LEGENDS SERIES
Chapter 23 : Cathie Ryan. A career overview by Mark Lysaght for Irish Music Magazine.

THE HISTORY OF IRISH MUSIC
In Part 8 of the current series, Aidan O’Hara discusses the Song.

DROP D GUITAR TECHNIQUE with Cillian Ó’Dálaigh
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).

WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these online at www.waltons.ie

STORY BEHIND THE SONG
The story of how the ballad, Shanagolden was written is told by Seán McCarthy in the book Rhymes and Reasons. Seán Laffey brings us an abridged version.

LIVE REVIEWS

CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2023
Fergal Woods reports from Glasgow in the first of a 3-part series.

DAN McCABE SUPPORTED BY SINA THEIL
Sunday 22nd January 2023 Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, County Donegal. Grainne McCool reports.

WOMEN OF NOTE CONCERT - A SOARING SUCCESS
The historic and magnificent St Patrick’s Cathedral, which dates back to 1191, was a wonderful setting for the Women of Note - Temple Bar TradFest concert on January 25th. Frank Greally reports.

BOOK REVIEWS

ROBIN MORTON : FOLKSONGS SUNG IN ULSTER
Book & CD, 2nd edition 2022. Aidan O’Hara reviews for Irish Music Magazine.

CD REVIEWS

Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.

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