Mari Kalkun releases animation film for ‘Mother Earth’ in collaboration with Brian Eno’s EarthPercent charity
The song, 'Maaimä', is about the controversial relationship between humans and nature.
Tue, 14 May 24
Various Artists
The Gathering
Various Artists
Released 10 March 1997
- Lay Dee At De / Spence's Reel / Faery Reel
- Mrs Hamilton Of Pitcaithland / Untitled / Lord McDonald's Reel
- Horseshoe Harbour / Christy's Barry's / Mrs Heidi Hendy
- The Sandymount / Untitled
- Lucy Campbell's / The Fermoy Lasses
- The Last Chance / The Venus Jig
- Reel Du Pendu (The Hagman's Reel)
- Kildare Fancy / The Golden Eagle / The Sweeps Hornpipe
- Lafferty's / Grogan's / The Star Of Munster
- L'Air Du Menuisier / Kolo Stala Vlajna
- Valse Clog
- Green Brechans Of Branton / Peacock's March / I Saw My Love Come Passing By Me
- Rathlin Island
- Braes Of Mar / Jenny Dang The Weaver / Miss Girdle / Tail Toddle
- Canto De Afiador / Huriondo
- Jig Jazz
Various Artists
Liner notes
This album was recorded live in Cork at Éigse Na Laoi 1995: The Gathering. Like good music which does not want to stop, its end was its beginning. Another round was called, and everyone knew the tune – a tune that spins now like the globe itself, creating a celestial music for all who will listen.
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 26 July 1992
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.
Further reading
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Wed, 03 July 24
Track of the day: ‘AmmA’ by Bab L’ Bluz
'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.
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