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NEW RELEASES - JANUARY 2007
A selection of new CD, DVD and book releases from the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.
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OLD ROPE STRING BAND: CLASSIC COLLECTION (DVD)
No catalogue number | Artist website
A filmed gig at Alnwick Playhouse plus a collection of 'Olde Ropey Videos' from a decade of performances across Europe - nearly three hours of pure genius from a trio whose gift for comedy was rivalled only by its musical virtuosity, and a lasting memento of the late, great Joe Scurfield.
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MÁIRE NÍ CHATHASAIGH & CHRIS NEWMAN: FIREWIRE
Old Bridge Music OBMCD17 | Artist website
From heart-tugging to heel-kicking, trad Irish to improv jazz and baroque, Firewire's tracks showcase the duo's dazzling virtuoso harp and guitar (etc!) skills to perfection.
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WAKING THE WITCH: BOYS FROM THE ABATTOIR
Witch Records WITCH-02 | Artist website
Embrace's producer and some name guests bring the Yorkshire all-female quartet's third album into new territory. Four guitar-playing girls plus winsome harmonies on their own indie-acoustic material.
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EDDI READER: PEACETIME
Rough Trade RTRADECD233 | Artist website
Now really hooked by her native tradition, Reader's fabulous interpretations and seductive voice reveal the heart in old Scottish songs and the soul in contemporary compositions.
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MAGGIE MACINNES: ÒRAN NA MNÀ (A WOMAN'S SONG)
Marram MARCD04 | Artist website
MacInnes' clarsach and poignant vocals lead a fine ensemble in this uplifting work inspired by generations of Gaelic women and originally commissioned for Celtic Connections.
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LONDON LASSES & PETE QUINN: ENCHANTED LADY
Lo La Records 004 | Artist website
Third album from the Irish six-piece who play traditional music beautifully, unadulterated by global influence or genre crossover. Grand.
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ALASDAIR ROBERTS: THE AMBER GATHERERS
Drag City DC326CD | Artist website
After the doomy, compelling No Earthly Man, the master of the rooted, mystical lyric and vulnerable, tender voice delivers a quietly upbeat and charming clutch of poetic gems.
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SHOOGLENIFTY: TROOTS
Shoogle Records Shoogle06005 | Artist website
The acid croft aces in a fifth classy collection of acoustic melodies with contemporary grooves. Put on those dancing shoes!
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JON REDFERN: MAY BE SOME TIME
Reveal Records Reveal13p | Artist website
With folk, jazz, rock and blues influences, this impressive indie-acoustic debut from the ex-Tarras singer-songwriter remains wholly original. Intimate vocals, great arrangements.
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FRIBO: THE HA' O HABRAHELLIA
Fellside FECD205 | Artist website
Original, engaging blend of Scandinavian and Scottish influences from this Edinburgh-based trio
with Norwegian singer, Highland fiddle and sympathetic guitar. Excellent debut.
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LUKE DANIELS: LOST MUSIC OF THE GAELS
Wren Records WRCD 1602 | Artist website
Masterminded by accordion maestro Daniels, this suite of original and traditional Irish music for classical quintet and uilleann pipes is moving and evocative.
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TOM McCONVILLE: TOMMY ON THE BRIDGE
Tomcat Music TCCD06 | Artist website
Top Newcastle fiddler at his best on an excellent set of songs and tunes delivered with trademark warmth and honesty. Claire Mann, Aaron Jones and others add great texture.
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VARIOUS ARTISTS: SONGS OF THE RADIO BALLADS
Gottdiscs GOTTCD053 | Project website
Strong selection of 20 songs - around a third of the total - culled from the Radio Ballads 2006 series, featuring all the singers involved in the project.
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ARDYTH & JENNIFER: LEARN TO FLY
AAJ1004 | Artist website
Lilting arrangements with occasional jazz tinges on a set of original and trad material from the upcoming singer-songwriter/harp duo from Nova Scotia.
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