Irish Music Magazine - April 2016 issue

COVER STORY

SECOND TIME ROUND WITH THE STABLE SESSIONS

Eileen McCabe catches up with the high–flying Na Fianna.

FEATURES

Honouring the heroes of 1916

Charlie Lennon’s new work, Áille na hÁiIle is a CD of music composed to honour the heroes of the 1916 Rising. Seán Laffey reports.

ECHOES ON SONG

Anne Marie Kennedy chats with Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly ahead of the launch of their new album, Echoes.

SONGS FROM THE SEAS

Grainne McCool talks about songs and exile to Anne Wylie in Germany.

THE TROUBADOUR’S CONNECTIONS

Seán Laffey heads to Newry to interview Ben Sands who has released a new album.

LOOKING FORWARD  LOOKING BACK

The annual celebration of traditional arts that is Fleadh Nua returns to Ennis, County Clare from May 22nd to 30th, 2016.

The Blas Summer School of Irish Music and Dance celebrates 20 years!

On Monday June 20th, The Blas International Summer School of Traditional Irish Music and Dance returns to the Irish World Academy to celebrate its twentieth Anniversary.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT THE ONLINE ACADEMY OF IRISH MUSIC

Five years ago flute player, Kirsten Allstaff realised the potential of the web and set up the Online Academy of Irish Music. Seán Laffey reports.

LIVE AND KICKING – THAT’S THE KILFENORA WAY

Phil Gaston reports from County Clare on the Kilfenora Céilí Band.

FESTIVALS

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

MILWAUKEE IRISH FESTIVAL

One of the leading events on the 2016 Calendar is Milwaukee Irish Fest which takes place from August 18th – 21st, 2016.

The 2016 Dublin Irish Festival

Rediscover your rhythm at the Dublin Irish Festival from August 5th – 7th, 2016.

REGULARS

TUNE STORY – PETER EMBERLY

Seán Laffey answers a reader’s query.

Tuition

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these tunes on-line at www.waltonsmusic.com

CD REVIEWS

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

LIVE REVIEWS

IMRO Showcase
TempleBar TradFest, Sunday January 31st, 2016. The Old Storehouse, Crown Alley, Dublin. Emerging Stage: The Living Stream. Main Act: The Fureys. John Brophy reports.

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