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Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
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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

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Love at the Endings / John McGrath’s Reel Kevin Burke 2:21
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As I Roved Out Sarah Makem 0:54
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103
Border Spirit Billy Pigg 1:20
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104
’Twas Early, Early in the Spring Margaret Dirrane 1:51
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105
De’il Among the Tailors Bob Hobkirk 1:43
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106
The Rocks of Bawn Joe Heaney 3:20
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107
Whiskey Island Polka Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating 1:32
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108
D-tigeas Ó Deabhasa (Children's Game Song) Sorcha Ní Ghuairim 1:03
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109
Trip O’er the Mountain Willie Clancy 2:39
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110
The Strayaway Child / The Lark in the Morning Michael Gorman and Margaret Barry 2:54
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111
The Queen of May Shirley Collins 1:48
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112
The Bonny Bunch of Roses Patrick Clancy 4:44
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113
The Galway Rambler Tom Byrne 1:16
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114
The Mountain Road Denis Murphy 1:03
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115
Bushes and Briars Isla Cameron 2:14
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116
Tifty’s Annie Lucy Stewart 4:34
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117
The Pearl Wedding / Nancy Taylor's Reel Willie Taylor 2:38
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118
Derry Hornpipe Joe Shannon and John McGreevy 4:23
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119
With My Pit Boots On Louis Killen 1:46
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120
The Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime Harry Cox 1:54
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121
Bonnie Kate / Jenny’s Chickens Jean Carignan 3:05
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122
Glenlogie Ewan MacColl 5:12
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Martin Wynne’s Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Brian Conway, Pat Mangan, Felix Dolan 4:43

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40560

Year(s) Released

2013

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Classic Series

Genre(s)

Celtic

Country(s)

Canada; England; Ireland; Scotland; United States

Instrument(s)

Banjo; Fiddle; Flute; Guitar; Northumbrian smallpipes; Piano; Two-row button accordion; Uilleann pipes; Vocals

Credit(s)

Richard Carlin - Compiler, Liner Notes
 Pete Reiniger - Mastering Engineer
 Courtesy of Ward Irish Music Archives, Dunn Family Collection - Photographer (Cover)
 Joe Parisi - Designer
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