Where are our prophets today, asks composer Ian Wilson.
November/December 2000
Acoustic and Electric: Irish Traditional Music in the Twentieth Century
A survey of developments in traditional music over the last one hundred years.
The Companion to Irish Traditional Music – edited by Fintan Vallely
A review of a the first enyclopaedia of Irish traditional music.
Death of the Concert?
Composer John McLachlan asks what needs to change in the modern concert.
Bird - Ronan Guilfoyle and Lingua Franca
A CD review by trumpeter Hugh O'Neill of a new recording by jazz bassist Ronan Guilfoyle with his band Lingua Franca.
Pure Bodhran – The Definitive Collection
A review of a CD compilation by Robbie Harris of leading bodhrán players.
The Sligo Festival of Contemporary Music, November 24-26, 2000
A preview of the Sligo Festival of Contemporary Music by Artistic Director and composer Frank Corcoran.
The Art Problem
We have an 'art problem', argues Irish writer Desmond Fennell.
Pie Jesu – National Chamber Choir
A review by composer Fergus Johnston of a new CD of contemporary Irish music.
Guitaracism and other stories ...
A review of a new book on guitar accompaniment in traditional Irish music.
Editorial: Introducing the JMI
Introducing a magazine that's all about music and ideas.
Death of a Medium
Composer Roger Doyle on the death of a beautiful art form.




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