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The Waltons Guide to Irish Music: A Comprehensive A-Z Guide to Irish a

The Waltons Guide to Irish Music is a veritable who's who and what's what of Irish music – the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for Irish music lovers currently available. Organized in A-Z format for ease of use, the guide is also extensively cross-referenced, highlighting the many cross-currents, influences and interconnections in Irish and Celtic music. Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings and examples of different music forms and types of orientation. Includes over 900 entries, fully cross-referenced on: important musicians, singer and groups, past and present (including recommended recordings); the many types of instrumental music and their connections with dance; Irish song and singing styles; the history and development of Irish dancing; the main instruments of traditional music and their history in Ireland and other countries; music in other countries and regions that have influenced – and been influenced by – Irish music; collectors, cultural organizations and festivals.

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Publisher: Waltons Irish Music
Publisher Code: WM1376
Publication Date: 09/2011
Credits: by Harry Long
Pages: 432
Length: 9.25 in.
Width: 6.25 in.
Series: Waltons Irish Music Books
ISBN: 1857201779