The Sligo Maid

Sligo whistle player and singer Carmel Gunning’s latest recording with Charlie Lennon (on piano) and Junior Davey (on bodhran). She herself is a superb player, but her past pupils also become well-known musicians now: Liam Kelly of Dervish, June McCormack, and Damien Stenson of Teada. Another past pupil of her, Olivia McTernan plays flute as a guest on this album.

I would dare to say, this is even better than her previous recordings: “she leaves no doubt that she has matured and mellowed into a well-respected performer with an individualistic style,” writes Seamus Duffy in the notes.

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This recording is now available from TradMusic.com: http://www.tradmusic.com/shop/productinfo.asp?productID=CG4&artist=Carmel%20Gunning I expect Claddagh Records will soon list it with sample clips in their website.

The Sligo Maid and Corran Hill CDs can only be bought from Carmel Gunning herself. If you know of any other outlet that is selling these CDs please phone 00 353 876 250 454.