The hardest working artist in Ireland is finally getting his due…. Some of you might ask who Fiach Moriarty is. But for those who are acquainted to the Dublin music scene, Fiach has been known as the hardest working artist in Ireland. He has been in a lot of TV shows and live performances. Also … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Singers
National Eisteddfod of Wales Discovery:Esyllt Tudur
National Eisteddfod of Wales attracts up to 160,000 visitors. The National Eisteddfod has been attracting foreign visitors annually and numbers increased up to 160,000 attendees. It costs around £2.8m to stage. It is traditionally held in the first week of August and the competitions are all held in the Welsh language. According to Wiki: The … Continue reading »
New Brenda Wootton Album: All of Me
Featuring unreleased tracks from this legendary Cornish singer. A few months ago I wrote something about Brenda Wootton. Then Gloria from http://www.livingincornwall.com/ told me that they discovered recordings of her just ‘sitting there’ and they decided to remaster it for a release. I think it’s amazing. I think every one of my readers can relate … Continue reading »
On a Weekend Over Leo’s Tavern
Hi folks, these are the pics from what happened in Leo’s Tavern over a weekend. We spot Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh with Moya Brennan onstage. Guess who are the other famous faces! View the complete album here. I realized that Moya Brennan of Clannad is named after her mom Moya ‘Baba” Brennan. Continue reading »
Celtic Woman’s Lynn Hilary:Makes a Name for Herself
Before her name became an international hit, she released a solo album called Take Me Home. As a former member of Anuna , you won’t be surprise where she got her vocal swirls….Too bad there is a news that Alex Sharpe is leaving the group. How can these women really bond when everyone comes and … Continue reading »
My Tribute to Liam Ó Maonlaí
A lot of people might have identified Liam O’ Maonlai as the lead vocalist/instrumentalist of a popular rock group Hothouse Flowers. I have one of their records. But like any thing that sounds mainstream, something in my chemistry does not totally respond to the sound of the band. Not that they aren’t Ok, Hothouse Flowers … Continue reading »
Why Celtic Music Fanatics Should Love Mary Jane Lamond
Just when we thought the singer with the golden voice has deserted us and left us riddles in Gaelic , she is back and is going around doing some shows. It seems that the foremost representative of Cape Breton’s Gaelic culture is back with more surprises. My foray into this lady’s music was actually due … Continue reading »
Album Highlight:Tears of Stone
I remember the days way before the Internet. I do my research of what’s new and cool in music magazines and newspapers.Sometimes through movies(end credits) and TV shows.That’s how I discover artists. Publications like Time Magazine,Newsweek and locally published musicmags(with guitar chords) were really helpful. There are music reviewers who are so good that they … Continue reading »
Canadian Raging Fairy: Miranda Mulholland
Summer. The sun rages down unmercifully in this side of the globe. Far away, beer bottles clink as St. Patrick’s anniversary moves on. This is the time of the month when everyone turns Irish. This is also the time of the year when the music from the seven nations remind us that everything is … Continue reading »
A Beautiful Voice Deserves A Good Composition
Let’s face it. Without a beautiful vehicle, even the most beautiful voice amount to nothing. I have seen this happening to singers whom I think have brilliant voices but who never really “took off” because of some technicalities or direction that muddled their gifts. I think vocal skill and artistry should match. That is why … Continue reading »
Eithne Ni Chathain – from Kildare to the World
She is the lighter Sinead O’ Connor possessing Cara Dillon’s poignant honesty. Eithne Ní Chatháin shines in her debut “Eithne”. She grew up in Country Kildare but was influenced by Sean-nos recordings in her household. She also mastered instrumental playing and has several instruments featured in this album. Beautiful,poised and talented, Eithne Ní Chatháin is … Continue reading »
