The NPR curious listener's guide to Celtic music / Fiona Ritchie ; foreword by Eileen Ivers.
| Author/creator | Ritchie, Fiona, 1960- |
| Other author | National Public Radio (U.S.) |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Perigee paperback edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Berkley Publishing Group, 2005. |
| Description | xx, 246 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is Celtic music? -- The story of Celtic music -- Varieties of Celtic music -- Celtic music deconstructed -- The musicians -- The musuic -- Celtic music on CD -- The language of Celtic music. |
| Abstract | This vigorously researched portrait of the Celtic music family explores the full spectrum of its passionate performers, their beloved instruments, and this timeless music. The insider insight, breadth, and clarity of these ideas make this work invaluable reading for anyone curious about the magical Celtic sound. The performers include: The Chieftains, Battlefield Band, Altan, Natalie MacMaster, Enya, Capercaillie, Dougie MacLean, and Eileen Ivers. The songs include: Auld Lang Syne, Song for Ireland, Si Bheag Si Mhor, Wild Mountain Thyme, Both Sides the Tweed, Niel Gow's Lament, and The Parting Glass. |
| General note | "A Grand Central Press book." |
| General note | "A Perigee book." |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography (pages 175-194) , bibliographical references (pages 205-222), and index. |
| LCCN | 2004053485 |
| ISBN | 0399530711 |
| ISBN | 9780399530715 |