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Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream
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Hailed as "virtuosic and powerful" by the New York Times, Kevin Burke is a master of the highly ornamented Sligo style of Irish fiddling. Born in London, England, his strong family ties to County Sligo on Ireland's west coast immersed him in one of the Celtic world's most revered musical legacies. Performing with such seminal groups as the Bothy Band, Open House, and Patrick Street and with artists such as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, and Ry Cooder further honed his superb musicianship. Recorded in 1972, this album captures young Kevin Burke's stunning artistry during his earliest years in the United States. Instrumentation ranges from solo fiddle to group pieces that include guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, and bodhrán. 46 minutes. 17 tracks. 28-page booklet with extensive notes. Reissue of Folkways 8876.

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Track Listing

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Love at the Endings/ John McGrath's Reel (medley) Kevin Burke 02:23
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The Humours of Lissadell / Sweeney's Dream (medley) Kevin Burke 02:12
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103
Murphy's Hornpipe Kevin Burke 02:47
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104
The Sligo Maid / The Woman of the House / The Sailor's Bonnet (medley) Kevin Burke 03:30
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105
The Strayaway Child Kevin Burke 03:07
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106
The College Groves Kevin Burke 02:04
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107
Toss the Feathers Kevin Burke 02:55
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108
The King of the Fairies Kevin Burke 02:46
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109
The Mason's Apron / Laington's Reel (medley) Kevin Burke 02:36
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110
The Bunch of Keys / The Girl That Broke My Heart (medley) Kevin Burke 03:04
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111
Bonnie Kate / Jennie's Chickens (medley) Kevin Burke 03:06
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112
Rise a Mile (Ride a Mile, Ride a Mule) Kevin Burke 01:50
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113
Brendan McGlinchey's Reel (Splendid Isolation) / Sweeney's Buttermilk (medley) Kevin Burke 02:29
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114
Tuttle's Reel / The Chicken in the Saucepan (The Maids of Mitchelstown)(medley) Kevin Burke 02:30
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115
The Kid on the Mountain Kevin Burke 02:42
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116
The Killarney Wonder Schottisches: Gurren Castle and The Finnea Lasses / The Long Note (medley) Kevin Burke 03:17
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George White's Favourite / The Happy Days of Youth / Coleman's Cross (medley) Kevin Burke 03:14

Release Info

Catalog Number(s)

SFW40485, F 8876

Year(s) Released

2001

Label(s)/Collection(s)

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Artist(s)

Kevin Burke

Country(s)

Ireland, United States

Genre(s)

American Folk, Celtic, World

Instrument(s)

Fiddle

Recording Era(s)

1970s

Credit(s)

Isaac Breslauer - Recorder
 Leslie Hanson - Recorder
 Kevin Burke - Liner Notes
 Don Meade - Liner Notes
 Ann Blackstock - Photographer (Cover)
 Owen Carey - Photographer
 Visual Dialogue - Designer
Download Liner Notes