Image: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (photo courtesy of Altan).
Week 31 (#2149)
Join Fiona Ritchie at the Swannanoa Gathering’s Traditional Song Week for a musical conversation with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, one of Ireland’s most celebrated fiddlers and singers. Guitarist Daithi accompanies Mairead for songs and tunes, while we hear about their remarkable career with top Irish trad band Altan.
Donegal Reels: Dark-haired Lass, Biddy from Muckross…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Daithi Sproule live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
An Mhaighdean Mhada…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Daithi Sproule live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
The Factory Girl…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
[ID excerpt] The Cat the Ate the Candle…by Altan from Altan (Green Linnet)
A Tune for Frankie…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Daithi Sproule live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
Mo Níon Ó…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Daithi Sproule live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
The Humours of Whiskey…by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Daithi Sproule live at the Swannanoa Gathering (private recording not available).
Soílse Na Nollag…by Altan with the R.T.E. Concert Orchestra Conducted by David Brophy from 25th Anniversary Celebration (Compass)