Irish Music Magazine - June 2016 issue

COVER STORY

THE WILLIS CLAN ARE COMING BACK TO IRELAND

The Willis Clan will be back in Ireland this June together with a hundred fans. Seán Laffey chats with Brenda Willis of TWC.

FEATURES

IRISH CONCERTINA ENSEMBLE

When you start to talk all things concertina with Kilfenora’s Tim Collins, a warmth and enthusiasm is instant, writes Eileen McCabe.

MUSICAL HIGHS & BELLOWS

Mick McAuley has a new album out. Eileen McCabe travels to Kilkenny for the story.

SONGS FROM PEARSE’S PLAYS

John Brophy meets Síle Denvir to discuss her new album.

JOSIE NUGENT

Modal Citizen is the debut solo album from acclaimed fiddle player Josie Nugent. Grainne McCool asks the questions.

A FORTUNATE PROVIDENCE

The new album is a joint effort of the highest quality for Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne, writes Derek Copley.

YOUNG SIANSA GAEL LINN GROUPS ENTHRALL CONCERT HALL AUDIENCE

On the evidence of this year’s Siansa Gael Linn final there is no doubt that the future of both our traditional music and our language is in good hands, and that both these elements of our culture are inseparable!

A FEAST OF MUSIC FROM DÓNALL MAC RUAIRÍ

Donegal–born broadcaster and musician, Dónall Mac Ruairí, talks to Aidan O’Hara about his own and his family’s heritage of music and song.

FESTIVALS

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

BLAS AT 20

Seán Laffey discusses Blas 2016 with Ernestine Healy.

OULU IRISH FESTIVAL 2016

Brent Ó Caiside the director of The Irish Festival of Oulu was in buoyant mood when he chatted to Seán Laffey via Facebook video conferencing.

Galway Bay’s Celtic Music Feis

Over 35 bands are flooding to Ocean Shores, WA with music, workshops and FUN for six days this October.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

We commence our countdown to Fleadh Cheoil 2016 which promises a mouth–watering celebration of Music and Culture in Ennis, County Clare.

REGULARS

TUNE STORY – THE IRISH EMIGRANT

Aidan O’Hara looks at its unlikely origin.

Tuition

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these tunes on-line at www.waltonsmusic.com

CD REVIEWS

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

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