Tag Archives: Irish
Andy Irvine: Abocurragh (MP3)
Here it is the end of the year and yet there remains a pile of great folk recordings on my desk, all from 2010, just begging to be reviewed. One of the best of these is Abocurragh from legendary Irish … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, bouzouki, Celtic, Irish, male singer, mandolin, singer-songwriter, traditional
Heidi Talbot: The Last Star (MP3 Download)
Unlike here in the States—where trad folk and indie-pop are separated by a Berlin Wall of narrow thinking—folk music in Scotland and Ireland thrives in an environment where a rich hybrid of old Celtic and new folk can interbreed. From … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, Scottish, traditional
Three Mile Stone (MP3)
Traditional music can be a funny animal. For example, the most exciting and creative players may never perform in public other than the occasional pub session or after-hours festival jam. This is a part of the tradition: old-time Irish and … Continue reading
Filed under accordion, acoustic, banjo, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, mandolin, traditional
Nine-8ths Irish: Out on the Ocean (MP3)
While visiting California from the East Coast, folklorist Mick Moloney once commented to me that he always enjoys it when he discovers traditional Irish music thriving out on the “fringe.” This fact has been again proven by the new release … Continue reading
Filed under acoustic, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, male singer, traditional
