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Northern Roots Festival as Chronicled in Brush by Paul Taggart

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Paul Taggart is a Scottish painter who recently became my contact in facebook. He uploaded and provided a link to this video, and now you have it. Look at his WORK in the middle of this video. One day I am going to ask questions from this artist and have them posted here. I listen to Hank Williams and this is a wonderful surprise.

Paul:

A further video from Northern Roots Festival 2010 featuring Dean Owens, Bruce MacGregor, Lorraine Lucas, Bob Massie and others at the “Are you sure Hank did it this way? tribute to Hank Williams. A wonderful Saturday afternoon had by all in the Musicians’ Snug & Bistro.


My friend from Ireland Donie Ryan ( also a painter sent me a link to a Christy Moore video. As you might remember, Donie became our guest last time when I ask him about his art. Here is the Video. Enjoy!

More news…..

Cecile Corbel will start her performance dates in Japan this August. one of which is the anticipated performance in Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall…

Here are the dates:

Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
08/04/2010, 19:00
Festival Rock in Japan
08/07/2010, 00:00
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I finally got Fiona J MacKenzie’s new(autographed) CD  A Good Suit of Clothes (songs of the immigrant gael) and I tell you, I am so moved by the beautiful arrangement and her voice! I will write more about it here soon.

Just look at these reviews of her album:


Happy, Hoppy Welsh Folk Dancing

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Eureka! It is nice to know that Wales closely resemble that of Brittany when it comes to dancing(and language too). I was looking for simple Welsh tunes when I stumbled upon these videos. See for yourselves.

Found It! Breabach and Le Vent du Nord Back to Back Video

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Someone uploaded this awesome video(plus another).  It gives us more idea what to expect from these bands! I love the  hurdy- gurdy . Those two pipers really took the stage down. Marvelous!

Le Vent du Nord with Breabach - Live At CC 2010

Talitha MacKenzie and Mouth Music

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Two decades have passed since the release of Mouth Music‘s debut album. This Martin Swan produced album pointed Scottish music collectors to the right direction. Formed in 1988, the band came up with eight critically acclaimed albums including EPs.  Between band projects, lead singer Talitha MacKenzie already made four solo albums. The latest is Indian Summer.

According to The Daily Telegraph,  Indian Summer as a “remarkable record (which) packs boundless range, and writing and performance skills to match the scholarly clout” while the BBC’s Frank Hennessey hailed MacKenzie as “one of the great voices of the world… an extraordinary artist” during a broadcast of the “Celtic Heartbeat” programme on BBC Radio Wales. Irish Music Magazine also praised the album, saying “the performances are faultless. (MacKenzie) is blessed with a glorious singing voice that’s warm and expressive.”[9]

Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain

S fhada bhuam Grìminis, Lìrinis, Càrinis…

Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Fraoch a Rònaigh, muran a Bhàlaigh
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Crois iar nan cliar, crois iar Sholais
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain
Beinn Dubh Sholais, Aird a’ Bhorrain

Translation:
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran

Far from me are Griminish, Lirinish, Cairnish…

Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Heather from Rona, sea-bent from Vallay
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Western cross of the clergy, western cross of Sollas
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran
Black Mountain of Sollas, Height of Morran

Lyrics translation from Wikia

P.S.

Sorry on being away. My work schedule changed and my laptop is still being repaired. I am just blogging in a little cyber cafe. I hope to keep up as much as I can.

SOS Gig Update and Laoise Kelly’s Temperamental Harp

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Check out these photo’s from Leo’s Tavern. SOS Gig(Save Our Scenery Gig) featuring Moya Brennan, Frances Black and Brian Kennedy. To view the complete album, please visit this link.

Laoise and Alan Stivell

Laoise and Alan Stivell

Loaise Kelly has revolutionized how harp is being played. From a rather laid back and passive reputation; the harp has taken center stage as an instrument capable of making dance tunes and temperamental playing. Catch her playing near you:

Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2010 1:30P
Catskills Irish Festival NY 11-17th East Durham, NY Find Tickets
Jul 21 2010 1:00P
Galway Arts Festival Róisín Dubh Galway, Galway Find Tickets
Jul 22 2010 8:00P
Live BBC radio show w Kathleen MacInnes, presented by Karine Polwart Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
Jul 26 2010 10:00A
Scoil Acla Centenary summer school 26th-1st August www.scoilacla.com Achill, Mayo , IE
Jul 29 2010 8:00P
Launch of new solo Harp CD ‘CEIS’ Yahooo!! @ Gielty’s Dooagh, Achill, Mayo, IRELAND