Folk Music & Beyond Thank-You Gifts

KALW Spring 2024 Fundraising Drive

Available this Saturday, March 16th, between 2 P.M. and 4 P.M. by pledging on-line at kalw.org or by calling 800-525-9917:

Your choice of CDs by Altan and Lúnasa, two of Ireland’s leading traditional bands—One for $60 or both for $100

 

Altan’s new CD Donegal

Altan’s latest release pays homage to Donegal’s rich musical heritage with ten new songs and tunes, infused with band leader Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh’s lilting vocals and the band’s instrumental prowess and fiery twin fiddle playing.

  1. The Yellow Tinker (Slow Reel)
  2. Liostáil Mé Le Sáirsint (Song)
  3. The Donegal Selection: An Bóthar Mór / Tommy Peoples’ Reel / Is Cuma Liom (Reels)
  4. Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)
  5. Port Árainn Mhór / Port Kitty Rua Mooney (Jigs)
  6. The House of Baoithín Selection (Reels)
  7. The Barley and the Rye (Song)
  8. An Gasúr Dána / An Ghirseach Dholba / Ríl Na Mbreac BeadaĆ­ (Reels)
  9. Gabhaim Molta Bríde (Slow)
  10. The Letterkenny Blacksmith / John Doherty’s Favourite / Scread Na Bealtine (Reels)

 

Lúnasa’s new CD Live in Kyoto

Living Tradition UK says “This is first class Irish music—a cracker of an album, well-worth having.” Live in Kyoto was recorded last year, ten sets of new tunes, a lively mix of traditional and originals.

  1. The Bull’s March
  2. Red Ned’s
  3. O’Carolan’s Tea
  4. The Rock Road
  5. Bal Loudieg
  6. John McGinley’s
  7. Chapel Bell
  8. The Blue Fiddle
  9. Man from Moyasta
  10. Cabin in the Woods