Long-awaited release of Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté collaboration
The album is a spiritual meditation by two culture bearers of centuries-old musical traditions.
Fri, 24 March 23
Various Artists
Music at Matt Molloy’s
Various Artists
Released 26 July 1992
- Jackie Coleman's, Pigtown
- Cape Breton Jigs, McGurk's
- Over The Moor To Maggie, Fred Finn's, The Hunter's House
- Baile Mhúirne
- Rolling In The Ryegrass, The Killavil Fancy
- Rocking The Cradle, The Twin
- The Kilmovee Jog, The Maid At The Well, The Old Geese On The Bog
- Bonny Wood Green
- Miss Monaghan, Maggie On The Shore
- Dr. Gilbert, Queen Of The May
- Tommy Coen's, The Otter's Holt, McFadden's Handsome Daughter
- Garriett Barry's, Miss McLeod
- Kilkelly
- Sgaríunt Na Gcompanagh
- A Set Of Single Jigs Learned From Kevin's Father - John's Grandfather
- Larry Redigan's, The High Reel
- The Boys Of Ballinahinch, The Castle, Miko Russell's
- The Scotsman Over The Border, The Tenpenny Bit
- The Millionaire
- Westport Set-Dancers
Various Artists
Liner notes
Some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians join legendary Chieftains’ flute player Matt Molloy and guitarist Arty McGlynn in Molloy’s own pub for a night of airy jigs, wild reels, dark pints and sad songs.
Reviews
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It is when we see a nation's people joining joyfully together in song and tune or lamenting alone in sorrow that we come closest to viewing the character of a nation. Dirty Linen (USA)
Further Listening
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Released 17 January 2014
The Gloaming carves new paths connecting the rich Irish folk tradition and the New York contemporary music scene. From haunting sean-nós songs to raucous folk explosions, they make music that is both ancient and utterly new: respecting traditions whilst bringing an unconventional energy into the mix. -
Various Artists
Released 10 March 1997
The Gathering documents a homecoming of the Irish diaspora made in triumph and strength. Recorded live in Cork at Éigse na Laoi 1995, it features traditional musicians from Donegal and Shetland, the United States, Cape Breton Island and England.
Further reading
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