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

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

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Sambo Esra Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha 2:06
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102
A Stor Mo Chaor Sean 'ac Donnca 3:10
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103
Rocks of Bourne,The William Clancy 2:08
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104
Trip O'er The Mountain William Clancy 2:41
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105
Gypsy,The Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha 3:29
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106
Liam O Raofaille Sean 'ac Donnca 3:32
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Deas An Sagairtin Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha 2:41
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202
The Bonny Boy Sean 'ac Donnca 4:25
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The Queen Of O'Donnell Denis Murphy 3:28
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Una Bhán Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha 4:40

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW08781, FW 8781

Year(s) Released

1963

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Celtic; World

Country(s)

Ireland

Instrument(s)

Harp; Uilleann pipes; Violin

Language(s)

Irish (Gaeilge)

Credit(s)

Samuel Charters - Recorder, Field Worker, Producer
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
Download Liner Notes