Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 1: The Older Traditions of Connemara and Clare

Sean ‘ac Donnca (1919-1996) and Maire Aine Ni Dhonnchadha, teachers by trade, are accompanied by violinist Denis Murphy (1910-1974) on this 1960 album. The melodies, singing style,  and language are from the oldest surviving Irish traditions from Connemara and Clare counties. This music communicates a way of life beyond the careers of these musicians. The liner notes, written by American music historian Samuel B. Charters, describe the history of struggle and disestablishment of the Irish people that helped produce music that is at once sad, romantic, and bracing.

Track Listing

101	Sambo Esra	Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha	02:06
102	A Stor Mo Chaor	Sean 'ac Donnca	03:10
103	Rocks of Bourne,The	William Clancy	02:08
104	Trip O'er The Mountain	William Clancy	02:41
105	Gypsy,The	Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha	03:29
106	Liam O Raofaille	Sean 'ac Donnca	03:32
201	Deas An Sagairtin	Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha	02:41
202	The Bonny Boy	Sean 'ac Donnca	04:25
203	The Queen Of O'Donnell	Denis Murphy	03:28
204	Una Bhán	Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha	04:40