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Donegal

Altan

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Format: CD

Cat No: COM48282

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Release Date:  01 March 2024

Label:  Compass Records / Compass

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  766397482828

Genres:  Folk  Irish Folk  

Release Date:  06 March 2026

Label:  Compass

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  766397486314

Genres:  Folk  Irish Folk  

  • Description

    For the past 35 years, Altan 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.

    Description

    Limited edition pressing of Altan's 2024 album Donegal on classic black vinyl.

    Altan is arguably the most iconic band working in traditional Irish music today. For the past 35 years, they have brought the music of their native County Donegal to the world stage. The band's newest album, aptly titled Donegal, pays homage to County Donegal's rich musical heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. The music's authenticity and allure transport listeners to a bygone era in rural Ireland while forging a connection between the past and the present.

    Featuring co-founder, lead vocalist, and fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh; newest member Clare Friel on vocals and fiddle; accordionist Martin Tourish; guitarists Daithi Sproule and Mark Kelly; and Ciaran Curran on bouzouki and mandolin.

    With Jim Higgins (percussion), Steve Cooney (bass), and Graham Henderson (keyboards).

    Recorded by Manus Lunny at Seafront Studio in County Donegal, Ireland.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Yellow Tinker (Slow Reel)
      • 2. Liostail Me Le Sairsint (Song)
      • 3. The Donegal Selection: An Bothar Mor/Tommy People's Is Cuma Liom (Reels)
      • 4. Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)
      • 5. Port Arainn Mhor/Port Kitty rua Mooney (Jigs)
      • 6. The House of Baoithin Selection (Reels)
      • 7. The Barley And The Rye (Song)
      • 8. An Gasur Dana/An Girseach Dolba/An Breac Beadach (Reels)
      • 9. Gabhaim Abhaim Molta Bride (Slow)
      • 10. The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty Favourite/Scread na Bealtine (Reels)

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Yellow Tinker (Slow Reel)
      • 2. Liostail me le Sairsint (Song)
      • 3. The Donegal Selection: An Bothar Mor/ Tommy Peoples' Reel/Is Cuma Liom (Reels)
      • 4. Faoiseamh a Gheobhadsa (Song)
      • 5. Port Arainn Mhor/Port Kitty Rua Mooney (Jigs)

      Side 2

      • 1. The House of Baoithin Selection (Reels)
      • 2. The Barley And The Rye (Song)
      • 3. An Gasur Dana/An Ghirseach Dholba/ Ril na mBreac Beadai (Reels)
      • 4. Gabhaim Molta Bride (Song)
      • 5. The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty's Favourite/Scread na Bealtine (Reels)