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Kevin Burke

Title: Sweeney's Dream - Fiddle from County Sligo

Label: Smithsonian Folkways

Cat No:SFWCD40485
Format:CD

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Hailed as "virtuosic and powerful" by the New York Times, Kevin Burke is a master of the highly ornamented Sligo style of Irish fiddling. Born in London, England, his strong family ties to County Sligo on Ireland's west coast immersed him in one of the Celtic world's most revered musical legacies. Performing with such seminal groups as the Bothy Band, Open House, and Patrick Street and with artists such as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, and Ry Cooder further honed his superb musicianship. Recorded in 1972, this album captures young Kevin Burke's stunning artistry during his earliest years in the United States. Instrumentation ranges from solo fiddle to group pieces that include guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, and bodhrán. 46 minutes. 17 tracks. 28-page booklet with extensive notes. Reissue of Folkways 8876.

Track Listing for Sweeney's Dream - Fiddle from County Sligo
Love At The Endings/ John Mcgrath's Reel (medley) - Kevin Burke - 2:23
the Humours Of Lissadell / Sweeney's Dream (medley) - Kevin Burke - 2:12
murphy's Hornpipe - Kevin Burke - 2:47
the Sligo Maid / The Woman Of The House / The Sailor's Bonnet (medley) - Kevin Burke - 3:30
the Strayaway Child - Kevin Burke - 3:07
the College Groves - Kevin Burke - 2:04
toss The Feathers - Kevin Burke - 2:55
the King Of The Fairies - Kevin Burke - 2:46
the Mason's Apron / Laington's Reel (medley) - Kevin Burke - 2:36
the Bunch Of Keys / The Girl That Broke My Heart (medley) - Kevin Burke - 3:04
bonnie Kate / Jennie's Chickens (medley) - Kevin Burke - 3:06
rise A Mile (ride A Mile, Ride A Mule) - Kevin Burke - 1:50
brendan Mcglinchey's Reel (splendid Isolation) / Sweeney's Buttermilk (medley) - Kevin Burke - 2:29
tuttle's Reel / The Chicken In The Saucepan (the Maids Of Mitchelstown)(medley) - Kevin Burke - 2:30
the Kid On The Mountain - Kevin Burke - 2:42
the Killarney Wonder Schottisches: Gurren Castle And The Finnea Lasses / The Long Note (medley) - Kevin Burke - 3:17
george White's Favourite / The Happy Days Of Youth / Coleman's Cross (medley) - Kevin Burke - 3:14

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Sweeney's Dream - Fiddle from County Sligo