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Week 35 E-mail

September 2  

Dáithí Sproule

"One of Irish music's greatest guitar accompanists" - All Music Guide
Meet one of the gentle architects of today's Irish music sound.  Join Fiona and the intimate audience gathered at the Swannanoa Gathering during its Traditional Song Week to enjoy musical insights, conversation and song with Dáithí Sproule, as he talks about working with Skara Brae, Liz Carroll Trian and Altan.

Hear a taster of the show:

Tourish's Wedding…by Dáithí Sproule from The Crow in the Sun (New Folk Records) 

 
 
Week 34 E-mail

August 26

…and Three

In guitar, fiddle, accordion trios and other three-way instrumental combinations you can really hear the interplay between artists. This hour features classic and newly formed musical threesomes weaving their melodies and rhythms together in an intoxicating blend.

Hear a taster of the show:

Speed the Plough…by Molloy, Brady, Peoples from Molloy, Brady, Peoples (Mulligan)