Hi Folks, that time of year again. 23rd International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar 23rd - 26th March 2012 Ballyliffin & Clonmany, Inishowen, Co. Donegal. This years theme : "My parents Reared Me Tenderly" Families in Traditional singing. Guest list includes Martin Carthy, Jeff Warner, Mick & Michael Quinn, Charlie & Denis McGonigle, John Moulden, Cathal O'Neill, Stuart Carolan, Michael & Eithne O Cathain, The Diamond Family, Geordie Murison, Jim Taylor. Launch of "Inishowen Song Collection" project. Original recordings, song lyrics and photographs from Jimmy McBride and Jim MacFarland's first publication of Inishowen Songs "My Parents Reared Me Tenderly" to be hosted on the Digital Library of the Irish Traditional Music Archive. This is a major initiative and allows worlwide access to the first tranche of 59 songs of the field collections of Jimmy McBride. Nicholas Carolan of ITMA will officially launch and give a "live" demonstration. Our student bursary scheme continues which this year brings 3 students from Newcastle to join those coming from Limerick, Belfast and the Armagh Pipers Club. Illustrated talks, concert and lots and lots of singing in the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula. Info on www.inishowensinging.ie and facebook
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