Irish Music Magazine - April 2013

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FEATURES

Lúnasa with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

The latest Lúnasa album to be released in April is Lúnasa with the
RTÉ Concert Orchestra, writes Phil Gaston.

GAEL LINN AT 60 YEARS

Aidan O’ Hara shares the memories with Gael Linn CEO,
Antoine Ó Coileáin.

MUSIC NETWORK MAY TOUR

Eileen McCabe chats with Máirtín O’Connor to discuss the forthcoming Tour with Donal Lunny and Zoë Conway.

TUNES FROM THE BOOK

Emer Mayock, Mick O’Brien & Aoife Ní BhriaIn. From the first tune of the first set, the listener is reminded of the popularity of the contents of Canon Goodman’s manuscript of tunes, writes Derek Copley.

REGULARS

FESTIVALS

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

FLEADH CHEOIL DOIRE 2013

Young emerging acts with their own unique brand of Irish traditional music are part of an exciting new project that will have its finale at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 in Derry.

The Dublin Irish Festival

Experience a World of Music at The Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, USA  from August 2nd – 4th, 2013.

MILWAUKEE IRISH FESTIVAL

We look ahead to the Irish Fest 2013 which features another exciting line–up.

UP & COMING – NIAMH DUNNE

Niamh Dunne is known by many as the fiddler and singer in the band Beoga, however, this spring she will launch her first solo album and it is full of songs. Seán Laffey asks the questions.

LIVE REVIEWS–RETURN to Camden TOWN FESTIVAL 2012

Alex Monaghan reports back from the 14th Annual Irish assault on North London.

TUNE STORY

I’m on my way. Is this the Song for The Gathering?

IMRO Showcase @ Temple Bar Tradfest

Derek Copley was on hand to review performances from both Tremolo and Réalta.

CD REVIEWS

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

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