Irish Music Magazine - December 2008

COVER STORY

FRANCES BLACK

Frances Black talks about songs, her fears, a new album and her famous singing family with Pearse O’Caoimh.

FEATURES

MOLLY’S REVENGE

The California quartet have become a five piece lately with a new singer, their latest  studio album benefited from the magic touch of producer John Doyle. Tom Clancy tells us how it was all put together.

PICTURES IN TIME

Ita Kelly meets up with Matt and Orlaith Keane and hears about a journey from a classic Gael Linn album of the 80’s to their recent recording.

HOME TO FINGAL

James Keane, box player with the US based trio Fingal, made an historic and emotional return to Ireland in October. John Brophy reports.

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE CALENDAR 2009

Irish Music Magazine’s
2009 Calendar in association with IMRO.

FESTIVALS

TEMPLE BAR TRAD FESTIVAL

We preview the Temple Bar Trad Festival, which commences in late January 2009.

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

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

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

TUNE STORY

Sean Laffey looks behind A Fairytale of New York which was released by the Pogues 21 years ago.

CD REVIEWS

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

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