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27 Apr 08 - 09:28 AM (#2326831) Subject: Cascades of song From: Jim Carroll Launch announcement for those in reach of Co. Clare CASCADES of SONG The Clare Festival of Traditional Singing took place in the North Clare market town of Ennistymon on the June bank holiday weekend from 1990 to 2002. The centrepiece of each festival was the Grand Concert held in a Teach an Ceoil, a traditional music venue in the town. Tom Munnelly, acting in his dual capacity as director of the festival and folk song collector, recorded these concerts with the intention of issuing a CD of selected performances. Tom tragically died last year and the CD, entitled 'Cascades of Song', has now been completed, dedicated to his memory. It includes some of the best singers of traditional song in Ireland and beyond, such as Roisín Elsafty from Connemara, the late Con Greaney of Co. Limerick, Nonie Lynch from Mullagh and many more. The launch will take place on Saturday, 17th May commencing at 8.00pm, at The Bellbridge Hotel, Spanish Point. Many of the singers who appear on the CD will attend, and the evening promises to be a feast of singing and music – all are welcome. The management of The Bellbridge have generously offered a special B. & B. rate for anybody wishing to attend the event. Further details may be obtained from Annette Munnelly at 065 708 4365. Will have more details nearer the time. Jim Carroll |