O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music (Pocket History series)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 192 pages
• Published by: O'Brien April 1, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 086278820X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0862788209
• Book Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 3.2 ounces

Product Description
The History of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance. 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

About The Author
Gearóid " hAllmhuráin is an Irish historian and anthropologist specializing in ethnomusicology. A leading authority on the History of Irish traditional music, he is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Reader Reviews
It lacks an index, but helpful headings on almost every page help you find sections. Really "covers the map" including topics such as Irish Traditional Music in Quebec or The Scots-Irish in the Appalachians. It profiles important musicians in the history of Irish music, but I wanted more details on the recent (1970s-2000) artists. The list of traditional music organizations, glossary, discography and note on session etiquette were useful. Good for getting the basic background on Irish music, but I recommend taking a look at Far from the Shamrock Shore for a more emotional, yet historical look at the same topic. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)