Irish Music Magazine - April 2021 Issue
COVER STORY
A DISTINGUISHED CAREER
Robert Heuston in conversation with the critically acclaimed musician Máiréad Nesbitt.
FEATURES
100 SNOW WHITE HORSES
John Spillane in conversation with Lar Flynn for Irish Music Magazine.
A RARE & DYNAMIC TALENT
Fiddle musician Haley Richardson chats to Deirdre Cronin about the road to Riverdance and more.
HOME FROM HOME
Robert Heuston in conversation with Finbarr Clancy from
The High Kings.
THE EMERGING VOICE OF IRELAND
Robert Heuston had the pleasure of recently chatting with singing sensation, Meadhbh Walsh.
BRIAN FINNEGAN’S HUNGER OF THE SKIN
Brian Finnegan talks to Aidan O’Hara about composing material for Hunger of the Skin.
IT’S A NEW REVIVAL FOR CONOR McGINTY
Derry’s Conor McGinty talks to Gráinne McCool about his journey from X-Factor to a new direction in his music.
CAPTURING O’NEILL
Initiative to build an online display of signed dedication pages of books by Capt. Francis O’Neill.
REFLECTIONS OF AN IRISH MUSICIAN DURING COVID-19
Maureen Browne from BackWest chats with Maryann McTeague Keifer.
SINA THEIL ON FRESH COUNTRY TV
Robert Heuston in conversation with Sina Theil to discuss her blossoming career and new TV presenter role.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT HOME WITH IMM
IMM Facebook Live are pleased to present 17 concerts direct to your home on March 17th.
IRLANDALUCÍA IS A FLAMENCO FLOURISH
John Walsh in conversation with Mark Lysaght.
BETWEEN THE DISTANCE FROM VOXIE
Gráinne McCool introduces us to VOXIE, a fresh-sounding, traditional Celtic duo of harp and voice, based in South Carolina.
RACHEL’S GAOL
Rachel Walker’s latest recording GAOL, is a rich tapestry of music and song from the Scottish Highlands, writes Anne Marie Kennedy.
CLEFS OF MOHER
Tim Moher, Kitchener Ontario based leader of the Clefs of Moher Celtic Jazz ensemble talks to Seán Laffey about musical routes and Irish roots.
DAYS OF WONDER
Seán Laffey hears a tale of emigration, romance and a coffee shop gig that started Andrew McManus’ recording career.
BE MINE FROM ADRIAN HINEY
Adrian Hiney is based in Tubber, Offaly, Country & Irish music territory. He freely admits to Seán Laffey that he is a big fan of the genre.
DAN McCABE
Seán Laffey talks to the popular County Kildare ballad singer about his “Lockdown Laments”.
ORKNEY MONSTER
The Chair is an Orcadian eight-piece riot of fiddles, banjo, accordion, bass and drums. Seán Laffey talks to their accordion player Bob Gibbon.
HAMISH NAPIER
Hamish Napier’s The Woods is dedicated to his native home and the natural world where he grew up in Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands. Gráinne McCool reports.
Gf MORGAN
Seán Laffey talks ballads with Gf Morgan whose latest album is called Driftwood.
THE MUSIC OF THOMAS GABRIEL
Thomas Gabriel inherited not only striking musical talent, but he also shares a strong love of Ireland and its people, writes Chris Keenan for IMM.
BRIAN REYNOLDS IS ROOTIN’ IN CAVAN
Cavan based musician, songwriter & storyteller Brian Reynolds chatted to Anne Marie Kennedy, ruminating on his background and how the local infuses his work.
LIAM REILLY REMEMBERED
An appreciation by Lar Flynn for Irish Music Magazine.
FESTIVALS
A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.
BLAS 2021 GOES VIRTUAL THIS SUMMER
Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance is going virtual!
DÚISIGH ÉIRE! AWAKEN IRELAND!
Robert Heuston, Publisher of Irish Music Magazine chats with the St. Patrick’s Festival Artistic Director, Karen Walsh.
REGULARS
THE LEGENDS SERIES
Chapter 2. Mark Lysaght looks at the distinguished career of John Sheahan.
MUSIC STYLES OF IRELAND
The Donegal Fiddle Tradition. Aidan O’Hara provides a historic overview.
WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. Listen online at www.waltons.ie
MEET THE INSTRUMENT MAKERS
Mark Lysaght in conversation with Ciaran McNally of McNally Guitars.
BANJO PROGRESSIONS with Alan Reid
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Seán Laffey writes, Child of Immigrants appears on the new album A Musical Tour of Ireland, by Clefs of Moher, written & performed by Michael Kelly Cavan.
LIVE REVIEWS
TradFest 2021 VIRTUAL
Maryann McTeague Keifer reports on the recent concerts for Irish Music Magazine.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music
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