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Resources
This list is by no
means complete or comprehensive. But if you are new to Irish Traditional
music
you have to start
somewhere - so why not here!
There
are some other resources back on Our Sessions
page and Our Music page.
Artists
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| The Chieftains |
It is
probably true to say that the Chieftains are the undisputed Kings of Irish
Traditional Music. Many would argue that, more than any other single
performer, they are responsible for keeping Irish Traditional Music alive
during a period when the music was in decline and not particularly
popular. Their earlier recording, simply called "Chieftains I thru Chieftains
V" and prior to their teaming up with artists from other genres, are
probably the best from an Irish Traditional music standpoint. |
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Paddy
in the Smoke
Various
Artists |
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Wooden
Flute Obsession
Various
Artists
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Sweeny's
Dream
Kevin
Burke |
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Capel
Street
James
Kelly |
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Long
Grazing Acre |
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Music
at Matt Molloys
Matt
Molloy |
Matt Molly - flute player with the Bothy
Band, Planxty, and the Chieftains. A legend in Irish music. If Irish flute
is you instrument then Matt is one of your heroes. |
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Old
Hag You Have Killed Me
The
Bothy Band |
The Bothy Band led the renaissance in Irish
traditional music in the early eighties. They might be considered a little
too modern for some traditionalists but you owe it to yourself to hear
just how dynamic and exciting Irish music can be. |
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Steam
John
Williams |
John Williams, a native of Chicago and an
all Ireland champion, is a virtuoso on the button accordion and
concertina. If you are interested in either instrument you should own this
album |
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Lost
in the Loop
Liz
Carroll |
Chicago's own Liz Carroll is one of the
leading fiddle players around. She has several CDs but this is about as
good as it gets. Don't miss an opportunity to attend one of her workshops,
no matter what instrument you play - she is a gifted teacher. |
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Island
Angel
Altan |
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D
Flute
Kevin
Crawford
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Casey
in the Cowhouse
Bobby
Casey |
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Top
Of Coom album
Conal
O'Grada
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The
Nervous Man
Mícheál
Ó Ralghallaigh
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40
years of piping
Seamus
Ennis
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A
Tribute to Michael Coleman
Joe
Burke/Andy McGann/Felix Dolan
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A very delicate and traditional CD paying
homage to the great fiddler Michael Coleman. Joe plays box, Andy plays
fiddle and Felix plays Piano. |
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Moneymusk
Hammy
Hamilton
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That’s
the Spirit
James
Keane |
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With
Friends Like These
James
Keane |
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The
Bucks of Oranmore
Joe
Burke/Charlie Lennon |
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Review for Kathleen
Nesbitt's "Fidil"
Irish Fiddle Tutorial
"Fidil" is a terrific example of what an instructional music book should
be. It's comprehensive, yet easy for the beginner to understand. It would
be especially useful to a musician coming from the classical discipline.
She covers all the most basic yet vital areas one needs to begin taking up
fiddling. The selection of tunes Kathleen includes is particularly nice as
a play-along cd is included. I particularly was pleased to see so many
slow airs - our most expressive kind of tune!
Ceili
Bands
Ceili
bands may perhaps best reflect the sound and style of Irish Traditional music as
we imagine it might have been played
long
ago. This is the tradition we strive to keep alive today. Many gifted
and talented solo musicians have brought much
excitement
to the music and, hours of listening pleasure, but often times
commercial considerations, or the artists desire to
explore
new possibilities have diluted the tradition. Yet this experimentation and
exploitation of the elegant simplicity of Irish
music
ensures that it will survive for the listening and playing pleasure of
generations to come.
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Abbey Ceili
Band |
Ennis Ceili
Band |
Various |
Kilfenora
Ceili Band |
Tulla
Ceili Band |
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Please e-mail
with any additions you feel should be listed. If you are familar
with the album we would appreciate
you sending us a short review paying particular attention to the instruments
and style of the album.
For an additional
discography of Irish music visit the readers poll at www.ceolas.org/reviews/Irtrad-poll.html
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