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After the Fianna: Reality and Perceptions of Traditional Singing in Ireland After the Fianna: Reality and Perceptions of Traditional Singing in Ireland Tom Munnelly Collector Tom Munnelly assesses the state of Irish traditional singing today.
Aloys Fleischmann (1910-1992): A Life for Music in Ireland Aloys Fleischmann (1910-1992): A Life for Music in Ireland Anne M. Murphy A review of a collections of articles and essays on the composer Aloys Fleischmann, compiled by his daughter Ruth Fleischmann.
MacMahon from Clare – Tony MacMahon MacMahon from Clare – Tony MacMahon Toner Quinn A review of accordion player Tony MacMahon's first solo recording in over thirty years.
Babel – Roger Doyle Aad van Nieuwkerk A review of Roger Doyle's magnum opus – his five-CD Babel.
Harmonica – Mick Kinsella Joe Brennan A review of harmonica vituroso Mick Kinsella's first CD.
Death of a Medium Death of a Medium Roger Doyle Composer Roger Doyle on the death of a beautiful art form.
Guitaracism and other stories ... Joe Brennan A review of a new book on guitar accompaniment in traditional Irish music.
Pie Jesu – National Chamber Choir Pie Jesu – National Chamber Choir Fergus Johnston A review by composer Fergus Johnston of a new CD of contemporary Irish music.
The Art Problem The Art Problem Desmond Fennell We have an 'art problem', argues Irish writer Desmond Fennell.
The Sligo Festival of Contemporary Music, November 24-26, 2000 The Sligo Festival of Contemporary Music, November 24-26, 2000 Frank Corcoran A preview of the Sligo Festival of Contemporary Music by Artistic Director and composer Frank Corcoran.

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