Irish Music Magazine - March 2009

Irish Music Magazine - March 2009

COVER STORY

LÍADAN TURN THE TIDE

John O’Regan meets the Musical Ladies of Líadan in Limerick.

FEATURES

MAIRÉAD Ní MHAONAIGH

John Brophy talks with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh to discuss the release of her new solo album, Imeall.

SHASKEEN

Ita Kelly meets Shaskeen’s ever-present banjo player Tom Cussen.

THE SONGS OF THE WINNERS

Aidan O’Hara walks us through a collection of big songs that is a veritable best of the modern sean-nós tradition, all winners of the prestigious Corn Uí Riada.

PAUDIE O’CONNOR & JOHN O’BRIEN

Paudie O’Connor and John O’Brien have released their new album, Wind and Reeds, writes Derek Copley.

Siansa Gael Linn 2009

We look forward to Siansa 2009 which culminates at the University of Limerick Concert Hall on April 26th, 2009.

Maranna McCloskey

Bill Margeson brings us a story about another singing sensation from Dungiven, Co. Derry.

FESTIVALS

Our monthly update on Festivals and 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

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

Gavin Ralston reviews aspects of Music Technology with the Traditional musician in mind.

Tune story

This month we mark the historical solo album, Imeall from Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, with a look at one of the songs on her new CD.

CD REVIEWS

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

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