Irish Music Magazine - DECEMBER 2011

FEATURES

THE LEITRIM EQUATION

Cathy Jordan, singer with Dervish talks to Aidan O’Hara about the group’s 18 month project with Leitrim County Council & exciting plans for the future.

IAN SMITH

After settling over twenty years ago on the wild and rugged coast of West-Donegal, Scottish born singer, Ian Smith talks with Martin Roddy to discuss his new album.

CHARLIE McGONIGLE

Clonmany traditional singer, Charlie McGonigle reveals The Secret of a Good Song to IMM’s Martin Roddy.

TEMPLE BAR TRAD FESTIVAL

Another great line-up in Dublin next January for the 2012 Temple Bar Trad Festival.

UP & COMING – JACK TALTY & CORMAC BEGLEY

Jack Talty and Cormac Begley catch up with Phil Gaston to discuss their new album.

FESTIVALS

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

REGULARS

UP & COMING – Kayna

Martina McAuley chats with Kayna on the release of their album at Mulligans in Amsterdam

TUNE STORY – THE JOLLY ROVING TAR

If you’d like to hear a very good version of The Jolly Roving Tar, Sean Laffey recommends Cathal Lynch’s debut album, on the Nyah Label.

CD REVIEWS

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

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