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Irish Music from Na Casaidigh

      Na Casaidigh as they are known in Ireland, or The Cassidys, are sons of Sean Ó Caiside, the Cassidy Clan chieftain.   Na Casaidigh come from a family of 10 siblings raised speaking Irish in Gaoth Dobhair on the rugged Atlantic coastline of County Donegal.  As described by one of the brothers, "We were always surrounded by music, as far back as I can remember. It was in the air that we breathed.  We all played instruments from a very early age, so the band just sort of came together."

     Na Casaidigh now live in Dublin, but the Donegal influence continues in their music. - artistry, temperament and humour.  The band has played at several Cassidy Clan rallies and are well known in Ireland, having released six CDs and performed at state visits to Ireland by Presidents Reagan and Clinton. 

      Na Casaidigh have been widely acclaimed by both traditionalists and ontemporary Celtic music followers and critics.  The New York Times observed that the group offers "the exciting sounds of traditional and 20th century Ireland.  Another reviewer commented, "They bring to life the best of Irish/Celtic myth, culture and history through their marvellous music making."   In a leading guide to Irish music, Na Casaidigh are described as "among the very best unison singers around (they harmonise beautifully too), the family's standard of musicianship never drops below the highest level."   To read a profile of the group in the Irish Times, click here.

      We are pleased to offer three CDs from Na Casaidigh, each unique, wondeful collections of Irish music.  To order any of the CDs from Na Casaidigh, click here.

Singing From Memory

        Singing from Memory contains fourteen songs of the most popular and loved Irish songs, originally recorded for Ireland's National Radio and Television Network.  As the title suggests, these are songs the Cassidys grew up with.  Singing From Memory is a mix of traditional Irish music, featuring the sound of the Uileann pipes (the Irish bagpipe), fiddle, whistles and bodhran, along with innovative use of modern instruments, including drums, electric guitars and keyboards. The interpretations, however, catapult the Irish folk music into the present.  

        As described by the band, Singing From Memory contains "the songs we grew up with -- traditional Irish tunes we used to sing in school or hear on the streets of our town.  The gaelic songs we recall our parents and grandparents singing.  Because our world has changed so much from those early years in Donegal and later in Dublin we put a little something new into these tunes.   We added a contemporary beat and mixed a few more instruments into the blend."   The Washington Post described the CD as "fresh and applealing" with "an infectious energy" and "polished vocal blend."

         The CD was at the top of the Irish charts for three weeks in 1997, and achieved platinum sales status in Ireland.  The Irish know their traditional music and we encourage you to enjoy first hand the music purchased by tens of thousands of Irish. To order Singing From Memory, click here.

1691

      The music and songs of 1691 can be traced to music and songs arising out of battles and events in which Patrick Sarsfield, one of Ireland's greatest heroes, played a central role during the war in Ireland for control of the English throne waged by James II and William of Orange from 1688 to 1691.  The CD contains songs, marches and ballads, both celebratory and poignant from the time, capturing the feelings of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

      1691 is no longer in wide release in Ireland, and is not available outside of Ireland. The music is truly remarkable.   The opening instrumental which combines the cello with Uileann pipes alone is worth the cost of the CD.  In the Rough Guide to Irish Music, 1691 was reviewed as "simply the best traditional concept album ever issued."   To order 1691, click here.

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