September 2007

IRELAND

THERE’S GANGS OF THEM DIGGING

John Brophy brings us a retrospective look at the career of the late Frank Harte and he previews a posthumous CD from one of the twentieth century’s finest collectors of folk songs.

PRIDE OF THE WEST

With an album of North Connaught music recently released, flute player, John Wynne told Sean Walsh about the background to the project.

BRITTANY AND BEYOND

Music Network is promoting a series of concerts around Ireland featuring the flute music of Ireland and Brittany. Derek Copley talked to Emer Mayock about this unusual collaboration.

DOWN HOME WITH THE SANDS FAMILY

The Sands Family from the Ryan Road in Rostrevor, Co. Down have chalked up an impressive 35 years of folk music making, writes Josephine Mulvenna.

UNITED KINGDOM

RETURN TO CAMDEN TOWN FESTIVAL 2007

Petra Jones previews this year’s Return to Camden Festival with Karen Ryan.

FESTIVALS

Our monthly update on the festivals and summer schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

REGULARS

LAUNCH PAD

Derek Copley was in the Origin Gallery, Dublin for the launch
of Michelle Lally’s debut album.

TUITION

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons music.

MUSIC AND EDUCATION PART 5 (THE FIDDLE)

Our continued series on learning the tradition by the book, delivered each issue in association with Waltons Music.

CD REVIEWS

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

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