Irish Music Magazine - May 2010

COVER STORY

Altan

Altan are celebrating 25 years in music. Gwen Orel catches up with the band in New York.

FEATURES

The London Lasses

Alex Monaghan chats to Karen Ryan of The London Lasses (and Pete Quinn, of course) about the band’s tenth birthday and fourth CD By Night & By Day.

Edward Bunting Harp Festival

We talk to Patricia Daly member of Armagh Harpers’ Association, main organiser and instigator of the Edward Bunting Harp Festival which celebrates 10 years.

Siansa Gael Linn Final

Our preview of the 2010 Siansa Gael Linn final which takes place at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on April 25th.

The Munster Fleadh

The 2010 Munster Fleadh makes a welcome return to the delightful town of Kenmare in County Kerry in July.

Festivals

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

REGULARS

Up & Coming – The Henry Girls

Sean Feeny finds out about the new album, from the Henry Girls who are making proper plans to get out there and make music.

Tune Story – The Rocky Road
to Dublin

“Anyone seen the Sherlock Holmes film, starring the Irish American actor Robert Downey Junior?” asks Seán Laffey.

Live Reviews

Sean Laffey recounts the 11th Gathering Festival which took place in Killarney last February.

CD Reviews

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

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