Irish Pirate Ballads and Other Songs of the Sea an exceptional collection of authentic maritime songs sung by celebrated vocalist and author Dan Milner, is now available from Smithsonian Folkways. Featuring an impressive array of guest musicians and singers, including Joanie Madden of Cherish the Ladies, John Doyle of Solas, Tim Collins of the renowned Kilfenora Ceili Band, All-Ireland champion fiddler Brian Conway, Robbie O'Connell and Susan McKeown, Irish Pirate Ballads captures centuries of tradition and the revelry, mischief, tales of love and caution that characterize nautical life. Click here to learn more.