Altan is arguably the most iconic band working in traditional Irish music today. For the past 35 years, they have been bringing the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, the hallmarks of Altan's sound, framework the band's newest album, aptly titled DONEGAL. The album's 10 tracks pay homage to Donegal's 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.
3 The Donegal Selection: An Bóthar MÓR/ Tommy Peoples' Reel/Is Cuma Liom (Reels)
4 Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)
5 Port Árainn Mhór/Port Kitty Rua Mooney (Jigs)
6 The House of Baoithín Selection (Reels)
7 The Barley and the Rye (Song)
8 An Gasúr Dána/An Ghirseach Dholba/ RÍL Na Mbreac Beadaí (Reels)
9 Gabhaim Molta Bríde (Slow)
10 The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty's Favourite/Scread Na Bealtine (Reels)
Altan is arguably the most iconic band working in traditional Irish music today. For the past 35 years, they have been bringing the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, the hallmarks of Altan's sound, framework the band's newest album, aptly titled DONEGAL. The album's 10 tracks pay homage to Donegal's 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.
