Ceoltóirí Chualann: The Band that Changed the Course of Irish Music

Seán Ó Riada (1931-’71), amongst his achievements, is credited as having revived Irish music, both drawing from tradition and through great innovation, along with his band Ceoltóirí Chualann. In Ceoltóirí Chualann: The Band that Changed the Course of Irish Music (Mercier Press), composer, musician, choir director and broadcaster Peadar Ó Riada charts the band’s history, with accompanying musical arrangements, handwritten scores, and more. Join Peadar in conversation with musician, broadcaster and producer, Peter Browne.

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