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In Praise of the Ceili Band In Praise of the Ceili Band Ciaran Carson There’s a burst of applause before the band launches into a set of reels: the pace is immediately fast and furious, and you can hear the audience in the background, whooping and hurrahing above an excited buzz of conversation. I can’t see the line-up,...
One Man, Many Voices One Man, Many Voices Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill reads a book of essays in honour of Tom Munnelly.
Arvo Pärt in Ireland Arvo Pärt in Ireland Bernard Clarke The celebrated Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is visiting Ireland, not for one festival but for two. Bernard Clarke provides a snapshot of the composer and his music.
Seanfhir Dhalla, Cailíní Beaga agus Póitséalaithe an Cheoil Breandán Ó hEaghra Breandán Ó hEaghra takes lessons with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Resonant Air: The Music of Michael Alcorn Resonant Air: The Music of Michael Alcorn Bob Gilmore In the sixth article in his series on Irish composers, Bob Gilmore interviews Michael Alcorn, Director of the Sonic Arts Research Centre in Queen’s University.
Music and Beyond Music and Beyond John McLachlan John McLachlan reports back from the ISCM World Music Days in Hong Kong.
CD Review: Roger Doyle – The Ninth Set CD Review: Roger Doyle – The Ninth Set Michael Quinn The Ninth Set / Die Stadt DS103
CD Reviews: Lorcán Mac Mathúna CD Reviews: Lorcán Mac Mathúna Barra Ó Séaghdha Rógaire DubhIn the short time that I have had Lorcán Mac Mathúna’s CD in my possession, my feelings towards it have already gone through a number of phases. As they may shift again, what follows may be more an update on a process...
CD Review: Dorothy Murphy – Calling CD Review: Dorothy Murphy – Calling Kevin Stevens Calling – Improvised Music Company, IMCD 1019
CD Review: Jane O'Leary – In the Stillness of Time CD Review: Jane O'Leary – In the Stillness of Time Michael Quinn In the Stillness of Time / Capstone Records CPS-8789

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