Synopses & Reviews
Charting the history of Irish traditional music since the turn of the century, award-winning producer and radio presenter R. J. Curtis provides an overview of Irish music and song from the earliest recordings to the present. Vividly capturing the personalities of musicians, past and present, who have contributed to this living tradition, Notes from the Heart explores the social milieu from which they spring, their influences, their cultural significance, and the spirit and essence of the music they make.
Table of Contents
A brief history of Irish traditional music since 1900 -- Farewell to Erin : emigration and traditional music -- Come dance with me in Ireland -- Tommy Peoples : master traditional fiddler -- Willie Clancy : the minstrel from Clare -- Seâan Tyrrell : twentieth-century bard -- Sharon Shannon : touched by the light -- The Kilfenora Câeilâi Band : 87 years of music-making -- Clare women concertina players -- Noel Hill : king of the Irish concertina -- Johnny Doran : last of the travelling pipers -- Doolin : traditional music mecca -- Tony Linnane : born to the music -- Frank Custy : passing the torch -- Paul Brock : box of delights.