UNDER THE CLIFFS OF MOHER

 MICHO RUSSEL/UNDER THE CLIFFS OF MOHER 

Xeric Records Limerick, 1990

Micho Russell recorded several tapes all of them being reissued now but this one it seems.
He was one of the most respected musicians in Clare and in Ireland for his knowledge of local folklore and whistle and flute playing. He died in 1994.
Here we have the same approach to songs and tunes he had on other records meaning he liked to introduce each tune/song with a story or some recollection about his youth, his family etc... For me it was important to listen to him as an Irish traditional musician and I'm still under his spell... The repertoire here is very local (North Clare) with tunes/songs about the land and people some of these tunes going back to the 18th century. As usual he's on his own without any backing.
I don't think his accent to be too difficult to understand but if it is the case carry on listening until you get most of it for it is interesting to link tunes to places and people.

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