Inspired by the song collecting of Alan Lomax, this compilation brings together two generations of singers from all across the island of Ireland. Some of the songs previously appear on albums, but the rest were recorded by the singer themselves on their phones to give the song a real and raw effect that brings an authentic feel and immediacy to the songs.
A long standing tradition in Irish culture, singing - both traditional and Sean-Nós ("old style") - has taken place in pubs and private homes all over the country since the 13th Century and has been away to share and keep the music alive, passing it down to younger generations. It is considered to be an aural tradition, as a lot of these songs would of not been written down.
Features: Conor O'Kane, Aoife Hammond, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Michael Frank Ó Confhaola, Méabh Meir, Rosie Stewart, Ruth Clinton, Fionnuala Maxwell, Nell Ní Chroinin, Thomas McCarthy, and Sarah Ghriallais.
Comes in 6-panel gatefold sleeve with liner notes on each song by the singers, and cover illustration by Denise Conroy.
VA - 'A Collection Of Songs In The Traditional & Sean-Nós Style' CD
- Record Label: Nyahh Records
- Genre: Irish Folk / Traditional
- Availability: In Stock
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£12.00
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