Irish Music Magazine - April 2022 issue

COVER STORY

MEET THE INSPIRATIONAL HILLARY KLUG

Robert Heuston in conversation with the Tennessee based Hillary Klug for Irish Music Magazine.

FEATURES

NO END IN SIGHT FOR THE IRISH ROVERS

There’s an eight-hour difference between Dublin and Vancouver, but after talking to George Millar, Seán Laffey finds time is a long game for the Irish Rovers.

Who Do We Say We Are? Irish Art 1922 | 2022

Marty Fahey and Liz Carroll in conversation with Maryann McTeague Keifer for Irish Music Magazine.

JOANNA CLARE IS KEEPING THE CANDLE BURNING

Gráinne McCool talks to Baltimore based Irish musician Joanna Clare, who recently released her debut album.

TRIP HAS A DROP FOR NEPTUNE

Seán Laffey caught up with three members of TRIP a few days before their debut album launch at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival.

HOUSE OF HAMILL ALBUM REVIEW

House of Hamill turns to a truer form in their latest album, Folk Hero, writes Anita Lock.

SINGING THE OLD WAY

Renowned sean nós singer, Sarah Ghriallais, tells her story to Aidan O’Hara.

GABRIEL GONZALEZ : WAITING FOR THE TIDE

Mark Lysaght spoke with Gabriel via Zoom recently to get some background on the creation of the album.

DAYBREAK FROM THE CARROLL SISTERS

Anita Lock interviews Emilie and Nora Carroll to discuss their 12-track debut, Daybreak.

A TALL TALE FROM THE NORTH

Seán Laffey in conversation with Fir Arda’s Juha Rossi and Ketil Simonsen-Liland, who introduce us to the Norwegian band and their new album; Carolan’s Receipt for Drinking.

LIFE WITH BILLY TREACY

They say you have to go away to realise what you left behind, that is the case with Billy Treacy, as Seán Laffey discovers in this interview.

WARD IRISH MUSIC ARCHIVES

The Ward Irish Music Archives (WIMA) announces incorporation and new mission statement.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN, ME DUCK

The Anglo-German duo of Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer are gaining fans and a stellar reputation for their originality and very engaging performances. Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to them about their work.

Festivals

REGULARS

STORIES FROM IRISH AMERICA

Dancer Niall O’Leary shares his story with Réidín O’Flynn.

PIANO ACCORDION PROGRESSIONS with Marie McTeague

Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).

GREAT INFLUENCES ON THE TRADITION

Aidan O’Hara discusses the significant contribution of the late Paddy Moloney.

THE LIVING LEGENDS

Chapter 12 : Paul Brady. A career perspective by Mark Lysaght for Irish Music Magazine.

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

MEET THE RADIO PRESENTER

Hamish Burgess from the Maui Celtic Radio Show in Hawaii in conversation with Robert Heuston.

US VISA ADVICE

Mary Beth McCormack of DP Management tells us about the O-1 Visa.

STORY BEHIND THE SONG

The Fields of Athenry is hugely popular in Ireland, thanks to Paddy Reilly’s 1982 version, which spent 72 weeks in the Irish charts. Seán Laffey delves into its history.

FESTIVALS

Our regular update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

LIVE REVIEWS

ANÚNA and M’ANAM LIVE AT TRADFEST

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, January 26th, 2022. Caroline Tatem reports for Irish Music Magazine.

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

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