Irish Music Magazine - Annual 2022 Issue
COVER STORY
CHRISTY MOORE’S FLYING INTO MYSTERY
Mark Lysaght brings us a track-by-track guide to the new album from Christy Moore.
FEATURES
MEADHBH WALSH : A RISING STAR
Maryann McTeague Keifer had the pleasure of catching up with Meadhbh Walsh for Irish Music Magazine
CATCHING UP WITH AOIFE SCOTT
Aoife Scott reflects on Covid 19 and looks ahead to the future with Maryann McTeague Keifer.
CELTIC WOMAN’S POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND
Gráinne McCool caught up with Chloë Agnew to hear all about Celtic Woman’s latest music.
JOHNNY McEVOY’S LOCKDOWN JOURNEY
Johnny McEvoy was putting the finishing touches to his Lockdown Journey album. Seán Laffey reports.
A RICHLY DESERVED AWARD
Maryann McTeague Keifer in conversation with Joanie Madden for Irish Music Magazine.
SIBÉAL Ní CHASAIDE
Seán Laffey in conversation with Sibéal Ni Chasaide about her new EP, which will be released in Spring 2022.
NANCI CAROLINE GRIFFITH (1953-2021)
An appreciation by Chris Keenan.
ROBIN MORTON (1939-1921)
Robin Morton made a huge contribution to Scottish and Irish music, writes Seán Laffey.
CARA IS GROUNDED IN TRADITION
Seán Laffey asks Gudrun Walther about Cara’s new album Grounded.
DAN McCABE
The career of Dan McCabe goes from strength to strength with his first nationwide tour, writes Robert Heuston for Irish Music Magazine.
MÁIRÉAD NESBITT’S HARMONIOUS ADVENTURE
Gráinne McCool began by asking the violinist to select a few highlights from her career in music.
HOPPING NOT STOPPING FROM FOUR OF A KIND
Despite their name this group is a trio of: Michael Boere, Tijn Berends and Suzanne Leeuw.
RANDAL BAYS : FOR THE LOVE OF THE MUSIC
As the latest recipient of the Irish Artist in America Achievement Award, Randal Bays is a bit of an anomaly, writes Peggy Fleming.
THE MUSIC OF COSCÁN
Maryann McTeague Keifer in conversation with David Nevin and Harry Long for Irish Music Magazine.
I TEACH TRAD
I Teach Trad is the first global online community for traditional music teachers. Seán Laffey interviews the driving force behind this much needed service, Dr Liz Doherty.
MEET ÉAMONN Ó hARGÁIN
Robert Heuston in conversation with the recently elected President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
MIGUEL GIRÃO’S PROLOGUE
Miguel Girão, a Portuguese guitar player spoke to Anne Marie Kennedy about his musical forays, beginning with his childhood.
MARY BETH CARTY
Antigonish-based Mary Beth Carty is set to release her album Crossing The Causeway, a collection of songs and music inspired by Cape Breton.
TONY MacMAHON (1939-2021)
Accordionist and Radio and TV producer: an appreciation by Aidan O’Hara.
SEÁN TYRRELL REMEMBERED
A great troubadour - gone home. An appreciation by Frank Greally.
SYR : A SENTINEL OF CELTIC ROCK
John O’Regan brings us up to date with the music of SYR.
WOLF AND CLOVER’S PROGRESSIVE TAKE ON CELTIC TUNES
Matthew McCabe with Chris Walton, Julian Chalon, Caroline Richards, Jessica French & Shellie Murphy DeBruyn took turns to have a virtual fireside chat with
Anne Marie Kennedy.
BALLAD MAKING WITH THE BLACK IRISH BAND
Seán Laffey finds out about a new ballad that Patrick Karnahan will be bringing to Ireland next July.
FIONA TYNDALL’S NEW FRONTIERS
Originally from County Clare, now based in New Jersey, Fiona Tyndall’s new EP, New Frontiers is a melodic 3-part harmony collection, beautifully crafted.
PAUL WATCHORN
Seán Laffey talks to Paul Watchorn and learns about his back-story and his plans for touring in 2022.
ANTHONY QUIGNEY’S BREATH-TAKING
Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to Anthony Quigney about his musical journey and his exciting new album.
MEET THE RADIO PRESENTER
Patrick Johnson of The Irish Music Café radio show in Detroit, Michigan chats to Robert Heuston for Irish Music Magazine.
KINNFOLK
Seán Laffey introduces Josh and Julie Kinn, a bouzouki and bodhrán playing couple from Roanoke, Virginia.
ARDÚ’S PHOENIX IS RISING
Director and founding member Ciarán Kelly took time out to speak with Gráinne McCool about their work to date and their very special, powerful song, The Phoenix.
JASON ROUSE’S ROOTS OF TRADITION
Jason Rouse has gone right back to the root of tradition with his new album, Fieldish Recording, recorded on an old cassette player.
HARMONY GLEN
Seán Laffey is in conversation with Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij of the Dutch band Harmony Glen.
SEÁN Ó RIADA GOLD MEDAL COMPETITION
Aidan O’Hara spoke with Peadar Ó Riada about the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition for 2021, and the 50th anniversary of Seán’s death.
PERFORMING IN THE UNITED STATES
Mary Beth McCormack talks to Patrick Russell of DP Management, specialist in US performing artists’ work visas.
DIEGO FERNANDEZ’S SOIE ET ACIER
Mark Lysaght spoke with Diego via Zoom who had enlisted his friend Diana to help with interpretation, but his English was really good. He explained how he started to play.
AISLING’S AISTEAR
One of Ireland’s leading young harp players, Aisling Lyons, talks about herself and her debut album, Aistear, with Aidan O’Hara.
FINTAN VALLELY
Musician, writer and speaker on Irish Traditional music, Dr Fintan Vallely, talks about his current and recent projects with Aidan O’Hara.
FESTIVALS
A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.
CELTIC CONNECTIONS IS CONNECTING AGAIN
Seán Laffey gets all excited about the return of Glasgow’s Celtic Connections; it’s back with live gigs and live audiences.
TEMPLE BAR TRADFEST
Experience the magic of live music in the beating heart of Dublin once again next January.
REGULARS
WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. Listen online at www.waltons.ie
THE LEGENDS SERIES
Chapter 11: Liam Ó Maonlaí. An appreciation by Mark Lysaght.
REGIONAL STYLES OF IRELAND
Tory Island Music. An overview by Aidan O’Hara.
IRISH FIDDLE FOR VIOLINISTS with Niamh Dunne
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Seán Laffey writes the emigration song, North Amerikay, can be found in Songs of The People by Sam Henry.
LIVE REVIEWS
REJIGGED FESTIVAL 2021
Anita Lock reports on a mighty festival that has captivated audiences around the world for the second year amid a pandemic.
MAċA LIVE IN WEXFORD
New Ross Summer Sessions, September 1st, 2021. Robert Heuston reports from the Model County for Irish Music Magazine.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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