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. Click here to learn more about this enjoyable introduction to the diverse repertoire of American music.
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Track Listing
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Love at the Endings / John McGrath’s Reel | Kevin Burke | 2:21 | |
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102
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As I Roved Out | Sarah Makem | 0:54 | |
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103
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Border Spirit | Billy Pigg | 1:20 | |
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104
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’Twas Early, Early in the Spring | Margaret Dirrane | 1:51 | |
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105
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De’il Among the Tailors | Bob Hobkirk | 1:43 | |
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106
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The Rocks of Bawn | Joe Heaney | 3:20 | |
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107
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Whiskey Island Polka | Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating | 1:32 | |
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108
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D-tigeas Ó Deabhasa (Children's Game Song) | Sorcha Ní Ghuairim | 1:03 | |
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109
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Trip O’er the Mountain | Willie Clancy | 2:39 | |
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110
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The Strayaway Child / The Lark in the Morning | Michael Gorman and Margaret Barry | 2:54 | |
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111
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The Queen of May | Shirley Collins | 1:48 | |
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112
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The Bonny Bunch of Roses | Patrick Clancy | 4:44 | |
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The Galway Rambler | Tom Byrne | 1:16 | |
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114
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The Mountain Road | Denis Murphy | 1:03 | |
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115
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Bushes and Briars | Isla Cameron | 2:14 | |
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116
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Tifty’s Annie | Lucy Stewart | 4:34 | |
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117
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The Pearl Wedding / Nancy Taylor's Reel | Willie Taylor | 2:38 | |
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118
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Derry Hornpipe | Joe Shannon and John McGreevy | 4:23 | |
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119
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With My Pit Boots On | Louis Killen | 1:46 | |
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120
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The Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime | Harry Cox | 1:54 | |
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121
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Bonnie Kate / Jenny’s Chickens | Jean Carignan | 3:05 | |
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122
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Glenlogie | Ewan MacColl | 5:12 | |
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123
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Martin Wynne’s Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 | Brian Conway, Pat Mangan, Felix Dolan | 4:43 |
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