Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways

Few genres carry such a rich and deep history as Celtic music, which reflects centuries of culture of Ireland and the British Isles, as well as their North American inheritors. Music historian, musician, and folklorist Richard Carlin delves into this diverse world of traditional music, compiling a wide spectrum of 23 tracks that contrast the better-known early recordings with some of the best contemporary interpreters. Styles ranging from Sligo fiddle tunes to Northumbrian piping to sean nós singing are represented in this enjoyable introduction to the Celtic music riches of the Smithsonian Folkways archives. 58 minutes, 40-page booklet with photos.This is the 20th release in the Smithsonian Folkways Classic series.

Track Listing

101	Love at the Endings / John McGrath’s Reel	Kevin Burke	02:21
102	As I Roved Out	Sarah Makem	00:54
103	Border Spirit	Billy Pigg	01:20
104	’Twas Early, Early in the Spring	Margaret Dirrane	01:51
105	De’il Among the Tailors	Bob Hobkirk	01:43
106	The Rocks of Bawn	Joe Heaney	03:20
107	Whiskey Island Polka	Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating	01:32
108	D-tigeas Ó Deabhasa (Children's Game Song)	Sorcha Ní Ghuairim	01:03
109	Trip O’er the Mountain	Willie Clancy	02:39
110	The Strayaway Child / The Lark in the Morning	Michael Gorman and Margaret Barry	02:54
111	The Queen of May	Shirley Collins	01:48
112	The Bonny Bunch of Roses	Patrick Clancy	04:44
113	The Galway Rambler	Tom Byrne	01:16
114	The Mountain Road	Denis Murphy	01:03
115	Bushes and Briars	Isla Cameron	02:14
116	Tifty’s Annie	Lucy Stewart	04:34
117	The Pearl Wedding / Nancy Taylor's Reel	Willie Taylor	02:38
118	Derry Hornpipe	Joe Shannon and John McGreevy	04:23
119	With My Pit Boots On	Louis Killen	01:46
120	The Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime	Harry Cox	01:54
121	Bonnie Kate / Jenny’s Chickens	Jean Carignan	03:05
122	Glenlogie	Ewan MacColl	05:12
123	Martin Wynne’s Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4	Brian Conway, Pat Mangan, Felix Dolan	04:43