Collection of Irish dance music, 1920s-1940s; 1970s.

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Maguire, John, 1902-. Collection of Irish dance music, 1920s-1940s; 1970s.

Collection of Irish dance music, 1920s-1940s; 1970s.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27190465

Dubs of Irish dance music originally released on 78 rpm records from the 1920s until the 1940s and dubs made in the 1970s of a few more recent recordings of Irish-American musicians from Chicago. Most importantly, this collection contains a complete set of the recordings of Michael Coleman (1889-1945), a very influential fiddler originally from Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland. Other performers include James Morrison (b. ca. 1890), Irish fiddler originally from Ballysadare, County Sligo; and John McKenna, flute player originally from County Leitrim; who were later longtime residents of New York City. Also heard are Leo Rowsome, (d. 1970s), Uilleann piper originally from Dublin, and various other Irish (mostly from counties Sligo and Leitrim) and Irish-American musicians. Instruments played include uilleann pipes, fiddle, flute, piano, recorder, and viola. Tune types represented are jigs (slip and double), reels, hornpipes, waltzes, set dances, and airs.

6 sound recordings.

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