Altan - Donegal

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For the past 35 years, Altan have been bringing the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, the hallmarks of Altans sound, framework the bands newest album, aptly titled Donegal. The albums 10 tracks pay homage to Donegals rich musical heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. The authenticity and allure of the music transports listeners to a bygone time in rural Ireland while simultaneously forging a connection between the past and modern times. Tracks: The Yellow Tinker (Slow Reel) / Liostail Me Le Sairsint (Song) / The Donegal Selection: An Bothar Mor/Tommy Peoples Is Cuma Liom (Reels) / Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song) / Port Arainn Mhor/Port Kitty rua Mooney (Jigs) / The House of Baoithin Selection (Reels) / The Barley And The Rye (Song) / An Gasur Dana/An Girseach Dolba/An Breac Beadach (Reels) / Gabhaim Abhaim Molta Bride (Slow) / The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty Favourite/Scread na Bealtine (Reels) Show more