Compiled by music historian and folklorist Richard Carlin, Classic Celtic Music delves into this diverse world of musical traditions.
The 23 selections span a wide spectrum of sounds from the Celtic regions, contrasting better-known early recordings with some of the best contemporary interpreters. Styles ranging from Sligo fiddle tunes to Northumbrian piping to sean-nós singing are represented in this enjoyable introduction to the Celtic music riches of the Smithsonian Folkways archives.

1. Love at the Endings / John McGrath’s Reel - Kevin Burke
2. As I Roved Out - Sarah Makem
3. Border Spirit - Billy Pigg
4. ’Twas Early, Early in the Spring - Margaret Dirrane
5. De’il Among the Tailors - Bob Hobkirk
6. The Rocks of Bawn - Joe Heaney
7. Whiskey Island Polka - Pat O’Malley and Frank Keating
8. D-tigeas Ó Deabhasa (Children's Game Song) - Sorcha Ní Ghuairim
9. Trip O’er the Mountain - Willie Clancy 2
10. The Strayaway Child / The Lark in the Morning - Michael Gorman and Margaret Barry
11. The Queen of May - Shirley Collins
12. The Bonny Bunch of Roses - Patrick Clancy
13. The Galway Rambler - Tom Byrne
14. The Mountain Road - Denis Murphy
15. Bushes and Briars - Isla Cameron
16. Tifty’s Annie - Lucy Stewart
17. The Pearl Wedding / Nancy Taylor's Reel - Willie Taylor
18. Derry Hornpipe - Joe Shannon and John McGreevy
19. With My Pit Boots On - Louis Killen
20. The Young Sailor Cut Down in His Prime - Harry Cox
21. Bonnie Kate /Jenny’s Chickens - Jean Carignan
22. Glenlogie - Ewan MacColl
23. Martin Wynne’s Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 -Brian Conway, Pat Mangan, Felix Dolan

Compiled by music historian and folklorist Richard Carlin, Classic Celtic Music delves into this diverse world of musical traditions.
The 23 selections span a wide spectrum of sounds from the Celtic regions, contrasting better-known early recordings with some of the best contemporary interpreters. Styles ranging from Sligo fiddle tunes to Northumbrian piping to sean-nós singing are represented in this enjoyable introduction to the Celtic music riches of the Smithsonian Folkways archives.

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