November 2007

Irish Music Magazine - November 2007

IRELAND

RENEGADE

Derek Copley interviews Sharon Shannon about her new band Renegade, and their eponymous album, which was made in a thoroughly modern way.

GAMBLERS’ BALLET

John Brophy had a full blown sonic experience when he met with Kíla to discuss their unique take on the Irish language and their playful endeavours with traditional music.

NUTURING THE TALENT OF THE FUTURE

John Brophy looks at the Siansa Gael Linn competition and meets the winning group from earlier this year.

NORTH AMERICA

WHERE THE FIDDLER CALLS THE TUNE

Séamus Bellamy interviews Nova Scotia’s Prime Minister, the fiddler, Rodney Mac Donald, who tells him about the importance of the Celtic Colours Festival to the region’s culture and economy.

UNITED KINGDOM

DOOKIN FOR TUNES

Petra Jones talks to the Battelfield Band between their US and UK tours.

REGULARS

FESTIVALS

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

TUITION

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

UP AND COMING - ATHENA TERGIS

Tom Clancy interviews Athena Tergis who is fluent in many fiddle dialects and has done a bit of travelling herself. She released a well-received album, ten years ago but as we find out “A Letter Home” is her first on a major label.

MUSIC AND EDUCATION PART 7 (The guitar)

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

LIVE REVIEWS

Aidan O’Hara, catches Chulrua in Co. Cavan, while Plunkett O’Brien is on hand in Youghal for Dancing thru the Ages.

CD REVIEWS

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

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