October 2008

COVER STORY

THE SCATTERING

Ita Kelly hears all about Sean Keane’s latest music project, which is the re-telling of the story of Irish emigration.

FEATURES

RONNIE DREW REMEMBERED

Seán Laffey recalls meetings with Ronnie Drew and the effect he had on the folk world for over forty years.

HELEN HAYES

John O’Regan interviews the Clare born singer about her new album of traditional songs.

HEARTSTRING SESSIONS

Take two gifted sisters, two extraordinary guitarists and you have a good start for all-round entertainment. Siân Phillips reports.

ROSSINVER BRAES

Aidan O’Hara spoke to Ben Lennon about his life and his music, his collaboration with the concertina player Tony O’Connell, and their new CD, the Cló Iar-Chonnachta released Rossinver Braes.

RETURN TO CAMDEN TOWN FESTIVAL

Pearse O’Caoimh talks to Karen Ryan about the ninth Return to Camden Town festival.

REGULARS

UP + COMING

Conal & Oisín Hernon from the Aran Islands got together one night and decided it was time to bring three generations of their family’s music into a recording studio. Derek Copley has the full story.

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

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

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

FESTIVALS

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

CD REVIEWS

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

LIVE REVIEWS

Edel McLaughlin catches Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill Live at The Playhouse Theatre, Derry.

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