Irish Music Magazine - April 2017 issue
COVER STORY
A BIT OF THE MUSICAL DIVIL IN THE NESBITTS
Eileen McCabe meets the musical Nesbitts at their home in Loughmore, County Tipperary.
FEATURES
MOYA BRENNAN
Grainne McCool talks to the First Lady of Celtic Music.
JENNIFER LICKO IS TAKING GAELIC ROOTS TO THE RAINFOREST
Seán Laffey links up with Jennifer Licko who is based in Brazil. She has been described as the natural heir to Loreena McKennit & Moya Brennan.
THE CAT’S RAMBLES
Seán Laffey talks to Michael Sheehy about the Sliabh Luachra find of the year.
HOW DO YOU KNOW?
Tim Edey’s new album is full of surprises, including a handful of songs, yes songs! Seán Laffey puts a call into Kent to discover how it all came about.
MONSIGNOR CHARLIE COEN
From the Altar to the Stage Father Charlie, as he is affectionately known by many, has achieved more in his lifetime than can be written down in these few words, writes Reidin O’Flynn.
ENNIS FOR THE FLEADH
Fleadh Nua is back in Ennis, County Clare this May in what promises to be a celebration of traditional music.
SIANSA GAEL LINN 2017
The cream of young Irish traditional musical and singing talent will take to the National Concert Hall stage on Sunday, April 2nd, next for the Siansa Gael Linn 2017 final!
A CELEBRATION OF BATTLEFIELD BAND
The Producer’s Choice CD celebrates Battlefield Band’s 2016 induction into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Deirdre Cronin unpicks the album with producer Robin Morton.
FESTIVALS
Our regular update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.
MILWAUKEE IRISH FESTIVAL
World–renowned Irish celebrations join forces: Temple Bar TradFest is headed to Milwaukee Irish Festival.
MUSICIAL MEMORIES : DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
The Dublin Irish Festival will celebrate 30 years on August 4–6th, 2017.
REGULARS
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
UP & COMING – DARREN LYNCH
Darren Lynch, the Ballyfermot bouzouki balladeer talks to Seán Laffey.
TUNE STORY – SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR
Aidan O’Hara uncovers the details behind a folk classic.
LIVE REVIEWS
IMRO SHOWCASE at TRADFEST TEMPLE BAR
January 25th, 2017, St Werburgh’s Church, Dublin. Sarah Jarosz and her band with support from Paddy Dennehy and The Red Herring. Derek Copley reports.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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