Program # FeedDate Title CC98-40 10/1/98 New Releases
Our monthly sample of new releases on the Celtic record labels, with a mix of vocals and instrumentals from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the U.S. CC98-41 10/8/98 Altanin Concert, Part 1
The top Irish band Altan was recorded in concert in Springfield, Illinois in March 1998, exclusively for Celtic Connections. This week's program offers the first half of the concert, plus an interview with the band's lead singer and fiddle player, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh. Tune in next month for the conclusion. CC98-42 10/15/98 "Celtic" Collections
So many CDs have appeared in recent years with the word "Celtic" in the title, that we decided it's time to sample some of these Celtic collections here on Celtic Connections. CC98-43 10/22/98 MovingCloud's New CD "Foxglove"
The highly regarded Irish dance music group called Moving Cloud has just released their second CD, entitled "Foxglove." This week's program brings you that CD as well as an interview with the band's arranger and pianist, Carl Hession, who plays a duet in his home with host Bryan Kelso Crow. CC98-44 10/29/98 Halloween Special: A Samhain Celebration
Samhain is the traditional Celtic holiday from which our modern-day Halloween emerged. This week's program features music about Samhain, Halloween, and the fall harvest. CC98-45 11/5/98 NewReleases
Join host Bryan Kelso Crow for a review of some of the best new releases in the Celtic music world. CC98-46 11/12/98 Altanin Concert, Part 2
The top Irish band Altan was recorded in Springfield, Illinois in March 1998 exclusively for Celtic Connections. This week we'll hear the second half of that concert, including some lively encores. CC98-47 11/19/98 OldFavorites
Host Bryan Kelso Crow will play listener favorites from the past 30 years or more of Celtic music recordings. Send in your requests early, to , or to Celtic Connections, WSIU-FM, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6602. CC98-48 11/26/98 Humorous Songs, Comedy Bits, & Jokes
Listeners are invited to submit their favorite Irish or Scottish jokes, which will be worked into a program full of humorous songs and recordings of Irish stand-up comedians. If you like Car Talk and Weekend Radio, you'll enjoy the humor in this week's program! CC98-49 12/3/98 NewReleases
This month's survey of new releases will include a peek at the newest Celtic Christmas music, as well as our standard vocal and instrumental musical treats. CC98-50 12/10/98 TheScotch-Irish People and their Music
Who are the Scotch-Irish, and how is their experience reflected in Celtic music? Bryan Kelso Crow explores his own Scotch-Irish roots in this musical journey from Scotland to Northern Ireland to North America and the Bible Belt. CC98-51 12/17/98 ACeltic Christmas
Traditional and contemporary music from a variety of Celtic performer celebrating Christmas. CC98-52 12/24/98 Midwinter Music
Celtic music about winter, the solstice, the post-Christmas traditions, and the coming of the new year, all very important times in the Celtic calendar. CC98-53 12/31/98 Bestof 1998
A review of some of the best Celtic music releases from 1998, culminating in the award for the Celtic Connections Album of the Year. Don't miss it! |
