Program Highlights and Schedules for July - September 2010

10-26

7/1/10

Music of the American Civil War

This week's program features songs of the Irish Brigade and other Civil War era music, including songs by Irish-American songwriter Stephen Foster, born on July 4, 1826.

10-27

7/8/10

New Releases

Join host Bryan Kelso Crow for his monthly roundup of new and recent releases from both sides of the Atlantic.

10-28

7/15/10

The Glory of Wales

Celtic music from Wales is featured this week on Celtic Connections, including the glorious Welsh male choirs!

10-29

7/22/10

Harte Songs

The late Dublin singer Frank Harte inspired many contemporary singers who continue to share songs from his repertoire. This week's program features some recordings by Frank Harte and Donal Lunny, as well as by singers like Karan Casey who are carrying on the tradition with indebtedness to Harte.

10-30

7/29/10

Women of Distinction

Some of the "leading ladies" of Celtic music are highlighted in this week's program.

10-31

8/5/10

New Releases

This week's program features new and recent vocal and instrumental tracks from some of the best Celtic musicians currently recording.

10-32

8/12/10

Bands on Tour

Which Celtic bands are on tour this summer and might be appearing at a festival or on a concert stage near you? We will sample some recent CDs by the leading bands on the tour circuit in this week's program.

10-33

8/19/10

Old Favorites

We raid the record shelves for some old favorite vocal and instrumental music this week on Celtic Connections.

10-34

8/26/10

Men of the North

The North of Ireland has a rich tradition of singers and instrumentalists, some of whom are featured on this week's program.

10-35

9/2/10

New Releases

Tune in for tracks from new and recent CDs from Ireland, Scotland, England, and North America.

10-36

9/9/10

An Introduction to Celtic Music

How do you tell the difference between a jig and a reel? What makes music "Celtic"? Join us for Celtic Music 101 this week on Celtic Connections.

10-37

9/16/10

Planxty and Beyond

The Irish band Planxty introduced listeners to some of the leading names in Irish music in the mid 1970s. This week we highlight the band and follow its members in their separate careers after the band dissolved.

10-38

9/23/10

Celtic Collections

This week we sample some Celtic music compilations searching for the best quality out there.