Irish Music Magazine - December 2012

COVER STORY

I LOVE THE NOISE IT MAKES

John O’Regan was at the Cork Folk Festival in October, where he met with Declan Sinnott.

FEATURES

MAKING WAVES

Eileen McCabe takes a trip to Kilkenny to chat with Mick McAuley and Winifred Horan, about their new album with Colm O’Caoimh titled Sailing Back To You.

PLAYING THE MUSIC WITH A PULSE

Following the recent release of his new CD, The Rights Of Man, John Wynne talks with Colm Gannon about, music, influences and inspirations.

LONG LIFE TO YOU

Conor O’Hara reports on the new album from Zoë Conway and John McIntyre.

Giving the melodies of Ireland the classical touch!

Mickey McDonnell catches up with pianist, harpist and singer, Marie–Thérèse McCartin in Cavan.

FEATURES

ARMAGH…THE PLACE FOR CULTURE THIS AUTUMN

Armagh City and District is the place to be this autumn if you are looking for a unique and entertaining cultural experience.

TEMPLE BAR TRAD FESTIVAL

We look ahead to the Temple Bar Trad Festival 2013 which takes place in Dublin next January.

FLEADH CHEOIL DOIRE 2013

Our countdown continues to Fleadh Cheoil 2013 which will be hosted by Doire next August.

LIVE REVIEWS–Cork Folk Festival 2012

John O’Regan was on hand Leeside for the Cork Folk Festival.

UP & COMING – RÉALTA

Mac Spy in conversation with Conor Lamb to discuss the new album from Réalta.

TUNE STORY – The Bonny Light Horseman

The song is first known in print from the publisher Pit who was active in London between 1802 and 1815. Seán Laffey reports.

CD REVIEWS

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

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