August 2008

Irish Music Magazine - August 2008

IRELAND

THE WORLD FLEADH

The World Fleadh returns to Portlaoise over the August Bank Holiday weekend with a very impressive line-up.

CARA DILLON

With a new family, new DVD, new single and new recording in the pipeline, it’s no surprise that we haven’t heard much of Cara Dillon for the past 18 months or so. Sian Phillips reports.

KEITH DONALD

New IMRO Chairman, Keith Donald previously of ‘Moving Hearts’ outlines his vision for the future with Conor O’Hara.

THE BULLET FROM BELMULLET IS BACK

Dave Munnelly has taken America by storm, indeed so popular is he on the other side of the Atlantic that we rarely see him in Ireland. Bill Margeson reports.

THE HOME RULER

Catherine McEvoy in conversation with IMM’s, John Brophy.

NORTH AMERICA

CONSIDERING THE MUSIC

Helene Dunbar talks to New York fiddler, Brian Conway about his second album of Sligo style traditional music.

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

UP AND COMING- THE HENRY GIRLS

Clare McLaughlin meets three sisters who have brought the Irish harp and traditional music to the sands of Africa.

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

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

CD REVIEWS

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