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Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare

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Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare Music historian and Folkways music producer Samuel B. Charters recorded this collection of traditional Irish music in 1960. He captured two singers at a typical pub in County Down; however, as he points out in the informative liner notes, the music is very different than what “usually passes for barroom singing in other countries.” Eight selections, recorded in the County Kerry coastal village of Ballyheigue, are instrumental dances (reels and jigs) and airs performed on violin, tin whistle, and Uilleann pipes. The album also includes a snippet of an Irish-language conversation.

Track Listing

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A Ceili in County Kerry: Conversation in the Irish Language n/a 00:56
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Dun An Oir Seán de Hóra 03:33
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The Rambling Kerry Lad Bridget Granbhil 02:28
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Preab San Ol Seán de Hóra 01:52
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Lullabies Bridget Granbhil 01:50
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Harvest Home Seán de Hóra 01:17
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The Turfman from Ardee David Harper 02:41
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The Rose of Aranmore Sam Allen 01:58
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Rakes of Kildair n/a 01:09
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Rakish Paddy n/a 01:55
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The Sweeps Willie Clancy 02:08
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O'Reilly's Grave Denis Murphy 02:00
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The Dear Irish Boy Willie Clancy 03:35
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Black Is the Color of My Loved One's Hair Willie Clancy 01:20
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The Shakescone / Name Forgotten (medley) Willie Clancy 02:32
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The Mountain Road Denis Murphy 01:08