Irish Music Magazine - December 2016 issue

COVER STORY

PEACE, LOVE AND BANJO

Grainne McCool caught up with Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3, a true banjo wizard, recently, to find out about their new number 1 album String Theory.

FEATURES

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE SEVEN SUNS

John McSherry has been a major figure in the world of Irish music for almost 20 years, writes Grainne McCool.

A NEW PHASE IN MUSIC FOR SEÁN KEANE

Seán Keane in conversation with Eileen McCabe to discuss his new album New Day Dawning.

THE PULSE OF THE PIPES

Seán Laffey talks to Kevin Rowsome about a new CD of uilleann piping Cuisle Cheoil na bPíob.

VISIONS OF 1916

As the Rising Centenary Year draws to a close, Lorcán Mac Mathúna’s Visionaries 1916 is a fitting musical appreciation of the poet’s revolution, writes Seán Laffey.

SOMETHING IS STIRRING IN THE CAULDRON

Seán Laffey talks to Micheal Manning of Cauldron Studios, Dublin.

A FRESH LOOK FROM FLEADH TV

Fleadh TV is fresh, punchy and with a big personality it’s a modern phenomena, writes Seán Laffey.

FESTIVALS

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

TRADFEST 2017 – TRAD WITHOUT FRONTIERS

Dublin’s premier celebration of Irish Trad & Folk Music takes place from January 25th – 29th, 2017.

REGULARS

TUNE STORY – MY IRISH MOLLY O

The Flanagan Brothers’ legacy was honoured at the All Ireland Fleadh in Ennis and in their native Waterford this past August. Their story is a fascinating one, as Associate Professor John De Palma of Texas writes.

LIVE REVIEWS – STOCKTON’S WING REUNION

Shannon Aerodome, Fleadh Cheoil, Ennis, 20th August, 2016. Seán Laffey reports.

LIVE REVIEWS – RALPH McTELL

Cashel Arts Fest, Brú Ború Theatre Cashel, 18th September, 2016.Seán Laffey reports.

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.

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