Irish Music Magazine - February 2010

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COVER STORY

THE EXILES RETURN

Helene Dunbar talks to John Doyle and Karan Casey about their latest recording.

FEATURES

NATIVE ANGLE

Gráda with the help of Tim O’Brien, have recorded their latest album on Compass Records, writes Helen Dunbar.

JOHN McSHERRY MAGICIAN OF THE PIPES

Mac Spy tracks down Belfast uilleann piper, John McSherry who is about to release his latest album and as we find out, a lot more besides.

TÉADA

Martin Roddy talks to Oisín MacDiarmada about the process of breathing life into old tunes and taking them into the studio and out on the road.

TRACKING DOWN TRUE TALENT

Alex Monaghan shared a drink with the multi-national members of The Outside Track between their new album launch and their first Celtic Connections appearance.

ALMOST HOME

Phil Gaston talks with Tommy Hayes to discuss the release of his new album.

SIANSA GAEL-LINN

We begin the countdown to Siansa Gael Linn which concludes in the National Concert Hall, Dublin in April.

Meitheal 2010

Meitheal has become a fixture on the Irish Traditional calendar and many young artists trace the origin of their music addiction right back to their sojourn at Villiers School, Limerick in July.

FESTIVALS

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

LIVE REVIEWS

William Kennedy Piping Festival, November 2009.

CD REVIEWS

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

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