Les Amazones d’Afrique feature on BBC’s The Cultural Frontline
The Cultural Frontline celebrates the music and activism of West African band Les Amazones d'Afrique
Thu, 23 August 18
The Gloaming ‘Live at the NCH’ out today
Today marks the release of The Gloaming's 'Live at the NCH', a collection of performances culled from two years of shows at their residency in Dublin's National Concert Hall.
Siobhán Long of The Irish Times said of the performances: “They unquestionably capture the essence of this band whose live performances are akin to mesmerising, whirling dervishes .”
“Each musician (under the persuasive baton of producer Bartlett) brings subtleties and intricacies to the music that almost defy description.” ★★★★★ Sunday Business Post
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Released 02 March 2018
Using the studio recordings only as points of departure, these performances —recorded at the venue which has become their home away from home— stretch out and roam in unexpected new directions, incorporating new tunes and rearranging old ones, filled with the excitement and delight of five master musicians coming together as one.
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Ireland, United States
The Gloaming is fiddle master Martin Hayes, guitarist Dennis Cahill, sean-nós singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, hardanger innovator Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh and New York pianist Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman).
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Sad to say goodbye to Ray Cooper
Virgin Records executive Ray Cooper died on 28th July. He was a great champion of alternative music.
Sun, 29 July 18
8 things you have to try at this year’s WOMAD Festival
From gong baths to a social network of hammocks— what you should try at WOMAD this year.
Tue, 17 July 18
Stephen Hague on bringing Big Blue Ball to the finishing line
The New Order producer faced the mammoth task of sifting through years of recording sessions.
Thu, 02 August 18