Irish Music Magazine - November 2020 Issue
COVER STORY
THE BYRNE BROTHERS : LIVING THE DREAM FROM DONEGAL TO FLORIDA
The Byrne Brothers talk to Gráinne McCool about their musical family’s success in the USA.
FEATURES
MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGH
Seán Laffey talks to Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh about life in lockdown, musical projects old and new and her life-long passion for learning.
BITTERSWEET CRIMSON
Luka Bloom was in reflective mood when Mark Lysaght spoke to him recently, about Luka’s latest album Bittersweet Crimson.
LEAVING WHITE CEDAR
Mark Lysaght talks to Peter O’Toole about an unusual lockdown project.
EMMA LANGFORD SOWING ACORNS
Emma Langford really is coming into her own with her new album, Sowing Acorns. Gráinne McCool spoke with Emma about her new work.
NO RUSH
Seán Laffey talks to Aly Bain about No Rush, his new duo-album with accordion player Phil Cunningham.
WALTONS NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Founded in 1994, Waltons New School of Music is an acclaimed music centre in the heart of Dublin city. The school’s Director, John Mardirosian, took time out to tell Gráinne McCool about some exciting new online developments designed to work with the implications of Covid-19.
A CHERRY BLOSSOM AFFAIR
Cherry Blossom After Rain is an album of original melodies composed and played by Hilary de Vries. She spoke to Anne Marie Kennedy about the album and her music.
TAPESTRY
Cornwall based husband and wife Jane and Steve Gerrity perform as Tapestry; recently they released John O’Dreams, an album of Irish songs. Seán Laffey asks the questions.
UP IN THE MORNING EARLY
Seán Laffey makes a zoom call to Brussels to talk to Laverock, a trio with a new take on the songs of Robert Burns.
FESTIVALS
CELTIC COLOURS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AT HOME
Celtic Colours International Festival at Home will present a nightly series of concerts streamed live from the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, October 9-17.
RETURN TO LONDON TOWN FESTIVAL
Renowned musician, teacher and promoter Karen Ryan in conversation with Deirdre Cronin to discuss the 2020 Festival which runs from October 23-25.
REGULARS
LEGENDS OF IRISH MUSIC
Michael Coleman (1891-1945). An appreciation from Mark Lysaght.
GREAT INFLUENCES ON THE TRADITION
Aidan O’Hara writes about London-born Eileen Costello, Gaelic language activist, teacher, Irish senator and noted song-collector in Mayo & Galway.
WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these online at www.waltons.ie
CONCERTINA FOUNDATIONS WITH CAROLINE KEANE
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Fancy something chilling for Halloween? Here is a ghostly ballad, The Holland Handkerchief, writes Seán Laffey.
BOOK REVIEWS
A LIVING VOICE, THE FRANK HARTE SONG COLLECTION
Editor Terry Moylan, Craft Recordings, Dublin; 198 songs, 409 pages. Aidan O’ Hara digests the content for Irish Music Magazine.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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