Irish Music Magazine - May 2012

FEATURES

OISÍN AND SÉAMUS HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER

Gwen Orel catches up with Séamus Begley, and Oisín Mac Diarmada half–way through a US tour to discuss their new album.

SAMURAI

Five accordion players from five different countries and likewise contrasting musical traditions, writes John O’Regan.

GOITSE TRANSFORMED

John O’Regan meets Goitse in Limerick on the release of their second album.

SIANSA GAEL LINN FINAL

The Siansa Gael Linn Final takes place at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on April 29th, 2012.

FESTIVALS

Our bumper update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

GIGN THE BANN

In 2011, the Gig’n the Bann Festival excelled yet again, attracting avid followers of Irish Traditional and Piping music from all over this island and further afield.

THE WILLIAM KENNEDY PIPING EXTRAVAGANZA

The Armagh Pipers Club celebrated their 45th Anniversary with a grand finale, the appropriately entitled concert Piping Extravaganza at the 18th William Kennedy Piping Festival.

REGULARS

BOOK REVIEWS – ENDA SCAHILL

Mike Keyes digests an excellent recent release from Enda Scahill.

UP & COMING – BRENDAN MULHOLLAND

Brendan Mulholland has released his first solo album Jean’s Hill. Bill Margeson reports.

LIVE REVIEWS

IMRO SHOWCASE NIGHT

Kavan Donohoe and The Bonny Men impress at the IMRO Showcase, Temple Bar Trad Festival, January, 2012.

CD REVIEWS

Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.

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