A Short Discography of Irish Folk Music
Author : Nicholas Carolan
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Folk music
ISBN :
A Short History of Irish Traditional Music
Author : Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 22,61 MB
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 1847179401
Book Description
The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance and beyond. Exploring an abundant spectrum of historical sources, music and folklore, this guide uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the role of the music maker in Penal Ireland, as well as the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the 18th century. It also follows the music of the Irish diaspora from as far apart as Newfoundland and the music halls of vaudeville to the musical tapestry of Irish America today.
The Companion to Irish Traditional Music
Author : Fintan Vallely
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 26,24 MB
Release : 1999-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780814788028
Book Description
"The Companion to Irish Traditional Music is not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast and session player, it also provides a unique resource for every library, school and home with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities and history of Irish traditional music and song."--BOOK JACKET.
A Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music
Author : Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Publisher : O'Brien Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,46 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN :
Book Description
From the mythological harp of the Dagda to Riverdance, this concise history of Irish traditional music and dance explores a rich spectrum of historical sources and folklore. It uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the rote of the music maker in Penal Ireland, and the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the eighteenth century to the present. It also follows the music of the Irish diaspora from the music halls of vaudeville to the musical tapestry of Irish America today.
A History of Irish Music
Author : Larry Kirwan
Publisher :
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 37,40 MB
Release : 2015-03-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780963960115
Book Description
From Medieval Wexford to Midtown Manhattan Larry Kirwan tells the story of Irish music to a backdrop of war, social upheaval and revolution. From Viking invader to Sean O'Riada, Oliver Cromwell to Rory Gallagher, James Connolly to Van Morrison in a clash of uilleann pipes, armalites and electric guitars. The story moves with the Diaspora to The Pogues' London, Dropkick Murphys' Boston and Black 47's New York City. Pulsing, passionate, occasionally tragic - through the eyes of an insider.
Irish folk music studies
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,44 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Folk music
ISBN :
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
Author : Frank Hoffmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2611 pages
File Size : 15,95 MB
Release : 2004-11-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 1135949492
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
Irish Traditional Music
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Rock and Popular Music in Ireland Before and After U2
Author : Noel McLaughlin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,59 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 9780716530763
Book Description
This volume explores Irish rock's relationship to the wider world of international popular music through detailed analysis of the island's most prominent artists and bands such as U2, Van Morrison, Sinéad O'Connor, The Boomtown Rats, and Horslips - and key musical movements including the beat scene and the folk revival.
O'Neill's Music of Ireland
Author : Capt. Francis ONeill
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 1609741420
Book Description
A facsimile edition containing the original collection of 1,850 melodies consisting of airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches, and more for fiddle
