Irish Music Magazine - March 2015 issue

COVER STORY

THE WIDENING GYRE

One of Donegal’s greatest traditional music exports Altan, still remain very much rooted in their home county, writes Grainne McCool.

FEATURES

LIGHT UP THE DARK

Gwen Orel in New York takes a virtual 6000 mile trek to bring us this interview with The Outside Track.

MUSIC CITY IRISH FEST

Nashville has big plans for St. Patrick’s Day. Seán Laffey discusses with Brenda Willis.

APRIL IS ON THE WAY

Seán Laffey talks to April Verch ahead of Music Network’s forthcoming May Tour.

THE TIDES THAT BIND – FÁNAÍOCHT

Singer–songwriter and broadcaster, Seán Ó hÉanaigh, reveals to Aidan O’Hara the unusual combination of influences on his music that include sean–nós, rock ‘n’ roll, and country music.

TRACING TRACKS TO CABRA

John Brophy meets Mick Fitzgerald who has released a new album.

FROM THE HIGHLANDS TO IRELAND

Kirsten Allstaff celebrates her native Scotland in County Clare. Anne Marie Kennedy reports.

Siansa Gael Linn 2015

Siansa Gael Linn continues to represent one of the leading competitions on the Irish Music Calendar each year.

Meitheal 2015

Meitheal 2015 will be the twelfth instalment of this residential Summer School for high– competency young trad musicians. This year, it will be held from July 20th to 24th just after Fleádh Cheoil na Mumhan.

FESTIVALS

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

REGULARS

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

UP & COMING – HEAVY LIFTING WITH JIGJAM

With a sound and an image as contemporary as it is, but also drawing from traditional roots, the comparison had to be made between the energetic We Banjo 3 and the new, eclectic Jigjam, writes Derek Copley.

BOOK REVIEWS – CHINESE TRANSVESTITES & OTHER IRISH STORIES

Edited by Gabriele Haefs, Paperback 133 Pages. Seán Laffey digests the content.

TUNE STORY – THE IRISH JAUNTING CAR

Our song this month came in at least three flavours during the 1860’s, one of which was a favourite of the Confederate forces in the American Civil War, writes Seán Laffey.

CD REVIEWS

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

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