With a career at the pinnacle of Irish music ALTAN has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band's influence and genius. On THE WIDENING GYRE, the band explores the musical relationship between American roots music and the traditional music of Ireland. It's the first full project Altan has recorded in Nashville, and pairs these Irish masters with some of the leading lights of American folk and bluegrass music. The resulting music is completely engaging, simultaneously breaking new ground and reminding listeners of the ancient bond between Irish and Appalachian music.

1. Maggie’s Pancakes/Píobaire An Chéide/The Friel Deal
2. No Ash Will Burn
3. Buffalo Gals/Leather Britches/Leslie’s Ree
4. Má Théann Tú ‘un Aonaigh
5. A Tune For Mairéad And Anna
6. White Birds
7. The Tin Key/Sam Kelly’s Jig/The Gravediggers
8. Cúirt Robin Finley
9. The House Carpenter (Gypsy Davy)
10. Samhradh /Aniar Aduaidh /The Donegal Jig
11. Lurgy Streams
12. The Triple T
13. Far Beyond Carrickfinn
14. The Road Home

With a career at the pinnacle of Irish music ALTAN has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band's influence and genius. On THE WIDENING GYRE, the band explores the musical relationship between American roots music and the traditional music of Ireland. It's the first full project Altan has recorded in Nashville, and pairs these Irish masters with some of the leading lights of American folk and bluegrass music. The resulting music is completely engaging, simultaneously breaking new ground and reminding listeners of the ancient bond between Irish and Appalachian music.

Lineup

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh : Fiddle and Vocals
Ciarán Curran : Bouzouki
Ciaran Tourish : Fiddle and Whistle
Dáithí Sproule : Guitar and Vocal
Martin Tourish : Accordion
Mark Kelly : Guitar

With Special Guests: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Molsky, Tim O'Brien, Eddi Reader, Darol Anger, Alison Brown, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Michael McGoldrick, Todd Phillips, Bryan Sutton, and more.