Enjoy videos from the collections at the Ward Irish Music Archives in Milwaukee, WI.
Established in 1992, the Ward Irish Music Archives houses the largest public collection of Irish music in America. It is named after John J. Ward Jr., father of Irish Fest founder Ed Ward. The archive currently consists of more than 40,000 Irish music recordings and pieces of memorabilia ranging from rare 78 rpm's, LP's and sheet music to song books, instruments, and concert memorabilia. Many of the archives items are extremely difficult to find today, and our diverse collections focus on subjects such as Irish traditional music, Irish folk songs, Scottish music, and Irish contributions to American popular music.
Who may know?Gaelic is becoming a lost language.This tho...."Dingle-Berries"-we all know, Lil pieces of poo.Well wouldn't u know in ancient times say in Wales,also,they used 2 put animal excrement atop their homes as a means of Insulation against the winter."Dingle ". Thus ,"Dingle Bay",Ireland.The closet Port to America by sea,where so many Immigrants fled.No,nt just Immigrants, our very family,kin,clan.Our great great great grandfather's and Me-maws,who helped found this great nation. God Bless America!
Fascinating to hear how this tune has evolved, it’s quite different to my ear now in a lot of sessions, though there are recognisable elements retained.
Yeah, it's super cool to hear yeah? Though, I'd suggest the common session version didn't stem from Cronin's version. O'Neill's collection already has a few variations of the tune family alongside Cronin's Banish Misfortune. One called the Humours of Mullinafauna is probably closer to what you're thinking of, but without the 3rd part.
I'm 58/USA & was taught this song for a school concert in 2nd grade. Had the chorus running through my head this morning & found this gem 💖 Anither song was "The Keeper of the Eddystone Light. Or Eddy Stone. Not sure. And 'Goober Peas', a civil war song about eating peanuts. I doubt any of this culture is allowed to be taught in school any more, because we have to pretend we're born evil.
haven haven't seen this interview before. We have followed Jeff and the band for many years. What a good time each time! Please come back Jeff!!! Much love P and D
Miss him. I'm italian, here in Italy irish music it's not so popular but Mr Peoples was one of my idols as a teenager. I went to Rome to listen to him live, many years ago, a very beautiful experience for me
So very true, there is no neutral in the spirit world if we are not seeking God we are being led away. Spend time every day with Jesus and his word, with the help of the Holy Spirit he will guide you. Pray for Ireland- Deception is everywhere.
my Mother Mary McGannon used to play with Tommy every Tuesday in Brogan's in Ennis and later they played at the poetry and music festival in Derry for those who knew my mother she passed away on Friday the 24th of February 2024
His variations and pipemanship are masterful. I used to dismiss these recordings as poor quality and unlistenable but their value to living pipers can not be overstated.
9This tune had the 4th part in its first printed version, in Nathaniel Gow's Fifth Collection of Strathspeys, Reels, etc. (Edinburgh, 1809), where it is identified as "Irish," although the fourth part is attributed to "Mr. Sharpe of Hoddam.".
Long time ago - mid 1970s I spent 3 months in Camus (which is in Connemara) Co. Galway on an Irish language course. The house I stayed in had no electricity - juts Tilley lamps for light. They had, though, an old 78 Gramophone, and must have had 20+ 78s of the McNulty Family, playing and singing. They had a version of Concannon (?) which Mary Black sang in the 80s. All-in-all, their music was brilliant. I'd think the family in Camus -Seoige (Joyce)- would have had the 78s posted in from America. Thanks for relighting my interest in them. Camus = Cam Uisce = Bend of water
Loved this ,I spent some time in Ring College in my teenage years,Loved this area and atook a ride out on one of the boats,Loved the Clancy's and Tommy Makem ,met them all.way back.
Came here - Lankum No.1 album Guardian - interview with Daragh Lynch. 'Clear away in the morning' is lovely on their album, nearly 50 years after this! Best wishes, Gordon Bok!
Lovely rousing thrilling, yet very rare setting of this great lrish jig The likes of Touhey, Coleman and others too in exile in the USA place our music firmly on the music calendar
6:12 Whistling Gypsy Rover 10:23 When you are old- poem by W.B. Yeats 11:09 Gentle Annie 15:07 O'Brien story 20:38 Holy moly my father loves Nikita Kruschev 25:10 The Battle of Benburb 32:14 Rainbow Race 37:21 The Winds are Singing Freedom 46:20 Im not sure the name of this song. The Battle of Kinsale-Christmas Eve 1601-Nobles of the Gale 51:42 Everybody needs a stone to roll 1:02:44 Farewell to Carlingford 1:07:15 The Mermaid 1:11:37 Four Green Fields
