The Walton's Guide to Irish Music - Harry Long

An Indispensable guidebook to the world of Irish and Celtic Music. Includes over 900 entries, fully cross-refrenced,on:

-Important musicians, singers and groups, past and present (included recommended recordings)
-The many types of instrumental music and their connections with dance
-Irish Song and singing styles
-The History and development of Irish dancing
-The main instruments of traditional music and their history in Ireland and other countries
-Music in other countries and regions that have influenced -and been influenced- by Irish music
-Collectors, cultural organizations and festivals.

Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings and examples of different music forms and types of ornamentation, the Guide also includes a select discography and bibliography, as well as lists of specialist record companies and festival/summer schools.