Irish Music Magazine - January 2023 Issue

COVER STORY

LET THE FREE BIRDS FLY

Derek Warfield talks to Séan Laffey about The Young Wolfe Tones view of songs and Irish history.

FEATURES

THE BYRNE BROTHERS
Gráinne McCool shares the joy with the Donegal family.

THE BOW TIDES
Anne Marie Kennedy in conversation with The Bow Tides.

TULUA
Seán Laffey booked a video-conference with this upcoming young band from Wexford.

“LOVE WILL FIND A WAY”
Éabha McMahon tells Gráinne McCool about her career to date.

BYRNE & KELLY
Anita Lock in conversation with the critcally acclaimed Duo.

SEAMUS EGAN PROJECT
Anita Lock chats with Seamus Egan to discuss the new album.

WARD IRISH MUSIC ARCHIVES (WIMA)
Mary Beth McCormack discusses with Director, Barry Stapleton.

A CLASSIC RE-RELEASED
Anne Marie Kennedy in conversation with Mick Hanly for Irish Music Magazine.

GEATA
Robert Heuston in conversation with Artistic Director, Eric Cunningham.

MÁIRÉAD NESBITT
Robert Heuston discusses Celtic Spells the Album and Show with Máiréad.

LOGICAL FLEADH
Ethan Sellers tells Seán Laffey how two bands became one and how they influence Logical Fleadh’s music today.

PADDY REILLY
Frank Greally meets the legend of Irish Music.

JOE JENCKS
Joe spoke with Anne Marie Kennedy about his life and music.

WINDBORNE
Anne Marie Kennedy in conversation with the group Windborne.

INN ECHO
The group took time out to talk to Gráinne McCool about their music and achievements to date.

MALINKY AT TWENTY
Seán Laffey finds out about the band’s beginnings from one of its founders, Steve Byrne.

RICHARD MULLIGAN
Frank Greally reports on the new album release.

NORTH ATLANTIC DRIFT
Seán Laffey talks to Brian Taheny and Ross Griffiths of the Toronto based trio.

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
Seán Laffey finds out about this exciting NFQ Level 8 Degree from course leader Dr Niall Keegan.

CIARA FOX
Gráinne McCool in conversation with the County Tyrone singer.

CLÍODHNA NÍ AODÁIN
Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to Clíodhna about her career to date.

THE CLEFS OF MOHER VOLUME 2
Seán Laffey in conversation with bandleader Tim Moher.

CUÉLEBRE
Seán Laffey talks to Yhandros Huergo of the Spanish Pagan-folk group.

RAIDIÓ NA GAELTACHTA
Aidan O’Hara talks with Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha, Head of Music.

IRISH DANCING IN TORONTO
Robert Heuston in conversation with Maureen Mulvey-O’Leary.

JIMMY CROWLEY & EVE TELFORD
Seán Laffey spoke with the duo to delve deep into Travellers’ songs and the singers who have preserved old songs for hundreds of years.

ENDA REILLY
It was a pleasure to catch up with Enda Reilly recently via the magic of Zoom, writes Mark Lysaght.

SHOW OF HANDS
Steve Knightley, the octave mandolin player with the duo talks to Seán Laffey.

YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING
The first annual Folk, Roots, Country, Trad and World Music conference and showcase event in Ireland takes place in January 2023.

ANNA McGARRIGLE
Anna McGarrigle tells Seán Laffey her back-story.

FESTIVALS

CELTIC CONNECTIONS
Seán Laffey chats with Director, Donald Shaw.

NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL 2023
Sheri Bush, Artistic Director discusses the Festival with Robert Heuston.

TradFest TEMPLE BAR 2023
Revel in the very best of live music in Temple Bar and Dublin January 2023.

REGULARS

WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music

THE LEGENDS SERIES
Chapter 21 : Luka Bloom. Mark Lysaght provides a career overview.

50 IRISH SESSION TUNES CHALLENGE
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).

THE HISTORY OF IRISH MUSIC
In Part 6, Aidan O’ Hara discusses The Fiddle.

STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Seán Laffey uncovers some of the background to a Child ballad from the Irish Traveller tradition.

LIVE REVIEWS

LIVE AT TRADFEST
Karan Casey at Dublin’s Pepper Cannister Church. Deirdre Cronin reports.

THINGS WERE FLYING THEN
Aidan O’Hara and the Kellys of The Liberties recall the thrilling years of the 1960s ballad groups.

RETURN TO LONDON TOWN FESTIVAL
The Crown Hotel, Cricklewood, October 28th –31st. Seán Laffey reports.

DUNGARVAN TUNEFEST 2022
Sunday June 26th, Park Hotel, Dungarvan, County Waterford. Seán Laffey reviews.

BOOK REVIEWS

JUGGLING THE NOTES
Aidan O’Hara reviews a book of tunes, photos and stories by Will Henry.

GAELIC IN YOUR GOB
Aidan O’ Hara reviews for Irish Music Magazine.

THE FLUTEFLING COLLECTION
Aidan O’Hara reviews The Flutefling Collection.

CD REVIEWS

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

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