October 2007

Irish Music Magazine - October 2007

IRELAND

DOLORES KEANE IN RETROSPECTIVE MOOD

Ita Kelly visits Dolores Keane in Caherlistrane and discovers why the first lady of traditional song is content to stay at home.

FAREWELL TO THE BARD

Sean Laffey looks at Tommy Makem’s life and legacy and reflects on the important contribution he made to Irish culture over five decades of professional performance.

A NETWORK OF IDEAS

Sean Laffey discovers that Music Network have come up with a solution which keeps Traditional music truly grounded to its roots.

NORTH AMERICA

A TRIBUTE TO A TRADITION

When Joe Burke, Brian Conway and Felix Dolan decided to record a tribute to Andy McGann, they were honouring a huge legacy of Sligo music in North America, writes Helene Dunbar.

FIRST AMONG SEQUELS

Seán Laffey captures the vibe at the ICONS Irish Connections Festival in Boston.

UNITED KINGDOM

TANNAHILL WEAVERS LIVE AND IN SESSION

The legendary Scottish five-piece led by singer and guitarist, Roy Gullane return with their latest album, Live and In Session. Petra Jones talks to Roy about nearly forty years on the road with the Tannies.

FESTIVALS

Our monthly update on festivals and summer schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

REGULARS

REVIEWS

Seán Laffey makes the trip to Ennis for Christy McNamara’s debut album, “The House I was reared in”, while Plunket O’ Brien was on hand in Wexford for the Phil Murphy Weekend.

TUITION

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons music.

UP AND COMING - EITHNE Ní CHATHáIN

John Brophy interviews a rising sean-nós talent and hears that she can play the fiddle also.

MUSIC AND EDUCATION PART 6 (THE BANJO)

Our continued series on learning the tradition by the book, delivered each issue with Waltons Music.

STORY BEHIND THE SONG

This month Dan Milner brings us a classic ballad from the moving Irish heart of the industrial revolution.

CD REVIEWS

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

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