The Irish Music Anthology (40 Classic Songs, Jigs And Reels)

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A "companion piece" to the epic 4-CD "Farewell To Ireland" box-set, this 2-CD set - again compiled by Ron Kavana - contains archive material from the 20s, 30s and 40s recorded in Ireland and America.

Featuring such luminaries as Michael Coleman, Ed Reavey, Paddy Killoran, Patsy Touhey, James Morrison, Delia Murphy, Leo Rowsome, The Ballinakill Ceili Band and many more, this is an inspiring reminder of where we came from and a useful opportunity to compare today's music with that of the so-called "golden age".

And to think that it's available for £4.99 from Proper/Retro ...

Check the website http://www.propermusic.com/ click the "Retro Gold" link.

# Posted on October 30th 2003 by Aidan Crossey