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Hailed as "virtuosic and powerful" by the New York Times, Kevin Burke is a master of the highly ornamented Sligo style of Irish fiddling. Born in London, England, his strong family ties to County Sligo on Ireland's west coast immersed him in one of the Celtic world's most revered musical legacies. Performing with such seminal groups as the Bothy Band, Open House, and Patrick Street and with artists such as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, and Ry Cooder further honed his superb musicianship. Recorded in 1972, this album captures young Kevin Burke's stunning artistry during his earliest years in the United States. Instrumentation ranges from solo fiddle to group pieces that include guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, and bodhrán.
Track listing:
CD 1
1. Love at the Endings/ John McGrath's Reel (medley)
2. The Humours of Lissadell / Sweeney's Dream (medley)
3. Murphy's Hornpipe
4. The Sligo Maid / The Woman of the House / The Sailor's Bonnet (medley)
5. The Strayaway Child
6. The College Groves
7. Toss the Feathers
8. The King of the Fairies
9. The Mason's Apron / Laington's Reel (medley)
10. The Bunch of Keys / The Girl That Broke My Heart (medley)
11. Bonnie Kate / Jennie's Chickens (medley)
12. Rise a Mile (Ride a Mile, Ride a Mule)
13. Brendan McGlinchey's Reel (Splendid Isolation) / Sweeney's Buttermilk 114 Tuttle's Reel / The Chicken in the Saucepan (The Maids of Mitchelstown)(medley)
15. The Kid on the Mountain
16. The Killarney Wonder Schottisches: Gurren Castle and The Finnea Lasses / The Long Note (medley)
17. George White's Favourite / The Happy Days of Youth / Coleman's Cross (medley)
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