ALTAN – Donegal (Repress) – LP – Vinyl [MAR 6]

Description

LP – Limited edition pressing of Altan’s 2024 album Donegal on classic black vinyl.

Altan is arguably the most iconic band working in traditional Irish music today. For the past 35 years, they have brought the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. The band’s newest album, aptly titled Donegal, pays homage to County Donegal’s rich musical heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture.

The music’s authenticity and allure transport listeners to a bygone era in rural Ireland while forging a connection between the past and the present. Featuring co- founder, lead vocalist, and fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, newest member Clare Friel on vocals and fiddle; accordionist Martin Tourish; guitarists Daithi Sproule and Mark Kelly; and Ciaran Curran on bouzouki and mandolin. With Jim Higgins (percussion), Steve Cooney (bass), and Graham Henderson (keyboards).

Recorded by Manus Lunny at Seafront Studio in County Donegal, Ireland.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. The Yellow Tinker (Slow Reel)
2. Liostail me le Sairsint (Song)
3. The Donegal Selection: An Bothar Mor/ Tommy Peoples’ Reel/Is Cuma Liom (Reels)
4. Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)
5. Port Arainn Mhor/Port Kitty Rua Mooney (Jigs)

Side 2
1. The House of Baoithin Selection (Reels)
2. The Barley And The Rye (Song)
3. An Gasur Dana/An Ghirseach Dholba/ Ril na mBreac Beadai (Reels)
4. Gabhaim Molta Bride (Song)
5. The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty’s Favourite/Scread na Bealtine (Reels)

Mairad N Mhaonaigh Vocals/Fiddle
Ciarn Curran Bouzouki/Mandolin
Dith Sproule Guitar
Mark Kelly Guitar/Backing Vocals
Martin Tourish Accordion
Clare Friel Fiddle/Viola/Vocals