At the Crossroads is a podcast, released that focuses on musical analysis of, broadly speaking, the genres of traditional, folk and ancient music across the world. As a professional musician in the area of Irish traditional music and bluegrass, my focus may tend to gravitate towards these styles. However, my musical interest is broad and, even if my own expertise on a different musical sphere is limited, I am still inclined to host shows based on something interesting from an inquisitive perspective. Add to this the fact that I will be bringing on a host of different guests to talk about their own music and/or various styles on which they are knowledgeable. At the Crossroads is exploratory in nature as much as it is analytical and presentative. Although many themes will be musicological or ethomusicological in context and appreciated by those with an understanding or interest in research of this kind, it's also a way for those with limited musical knowledge to broaden their own horizons and palette.
On this final point, worthy of note is that interviewees, while for the most will be connected with the world of music and song, will not be exclusively tied to this cultural area. If somebody has an interesting story to tell about their life or passions that can relate to and/or inform the larger, musical side to this podcast then I'm satisfied to give them air time.
For comments, suggestions and queries the email is: patrickcumminsmusic@gmail.com."
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At the Crossroads is a podcast, released that focuses on musical analysis of, broadly speaking, the genres of traditional, folk and ancient music across the world. As a professional musician in the area of Irish traditional music and bluegrass, my focus may tend to gravitate towards these styles. However, my musical interest is broad and, even if my own expertise on a different musical sphere is limited, I am still inclined to host shows based on something interesting from an inquisitive perspective. Add to this the fact that I will be bringing on a host of different guests to talk about their own music and/or various styles on which they are knowledgeable. At the Crossroads is exploratory in nature as much as it is analytical and presentative. Although many themes will be musicological or ethomusicological in context and appreciated by those with an understanding or interest in research of this kind, it's also a way for those with limited musical knowledge to broaden their own horizons and palette.
On this final point, worthy of note is that interviewees, while for the most will be connected with the world of music and song, will not be exclusively tied to this cultural area. If somebody has an interesting story to tell about their life or passions that can relate to and/or inform the larger, musical side to this podcast then I'm satisfied to give them air time.
For comments, suggestions and queries the email is: patrickcumminsmusic@gmail.com."
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In this interview, the very knowledgeble John Roche talks to me about the history of music in Wexford and also tells us about a book that he would eventually launch in August 2024, 'The Wexford Tunebook'. The interview was conducted in March 2024 and the book can now be purchased from the following sources:
Trax Music: https://www.traxmusicstore.com/shop/books-for-music/music-books/books-about-music/the-wexford-tunebook-compiled-and-edited-by-john-roche/
Custy's: https://custysmusic.com/products/the-wexford-tunebook-h4-john-roche
It can also be viewed here: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries/more-library-services/local-studies-service/the-wexford-tunebook
Timestamps for the tracks are as follows:
00:00 Tom Ferris & Mick Donovan: An tAthair Jack Walsh / Scully Casey's / Banish Misfortune
23:14 Leo Rowesome: The Old Man Rocking the Cradle
32:45 Ted Furey: Jenny's Chickens
40:52 The Bunclody Céilí Band: Érin Go Bráth / Oh! The Sight Entrancing / Mount Cashel Brigade
48:08 Junior & Tony Crehan: Shores of Lough Gowna / Scully Casey's
52:26 Tomás Ó hUigín: The Green Groves of Erin
1:03:58 Luke Kelly: Ríl Gan Ainm
1:25:39 George Ross: Paddy Kelly's 4-Part / The Sally Gardens
1:39:50 Phil, John & Pip Murphy: The Ballygow Polka / The Wistful Lover
1:46:50 Gerry Forde: The Star of Munster
2:00:04 The Four Star Quartet (feat. Sean McGuire & Willie Joe Power): The Mathematician / Reavy's Hornpipe / McCormack's
2:11:22 The Mayglass Céilí Band: Paddy's Return / Charm Jig (aka Queen of the Rushes)
2:21:40 Larry Kinsella: The Greencastle Hornpipe / Boys of Bluehill
2:32:07 Tommy Stanners: The Bargy Reel (aka The Blackberry Blossom) / The Bridgetown Reel
Any comments, queries or suggestions please email to paahtomusic@protonmail.com
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