St. Patrick’s Day is both a religious holiday and a celebration of Irish history, culture and especially music. According to tradition, St. Patrick converted many pagan Irish people to Christianity. Tradition holds that he died on March 17th, possibly in … Continue reading →
This week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine we begin a two part feature Ballads Ancient & New. We’ll listen to ballads in many different settings and styles. Narrative songs have always been an important part of folk music whether … Continue reading →
BUBE DAME KÖNIG Traumländlein – Neue Folkmusik CPI Music 005 www.neue-volkslieder.de Ich spreche kein Deutsch. I speak so little that I had to look up how to say, “I don’t speak German,” just as … Continue reading →
ALTAN Gleann Nimhe (The Poison Glen) Compass Rose 4571 www.compassrosemusic.com Altan is that rare Celtic band that has enjoyed pop music crossover success even though its music seldom strays far from its Donegal roots. … Continue reading →
