Ceol '07
Encyclopedia
Ceol '07 is a 17-track double album
of songs in Irish
, to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge
. It sees the combination of established acts such as the BellX1, Mundy
and the Corrs
, alongside newer talents such as Fiach and Claire Sproule.
The songs – many of them written in Irish, others translated from English
All acts gave their time free of charge and profits go to Concern
http://www.concerngifts.org to assist in their invaluable work in Mozambique
.
Double album
A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....
of songs in Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
, to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Seachtain na Gaeilge is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the Irish language during a two week festival held at the beginning of March every year...
. It sees the combination of established acts such as the BellX1, Mundy
Mundy
Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...
and the Corrs
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
, alongside newer talents such as Fiach and Claire Sproule.
The songs – many of them written in Irish, others translated from English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
All acts gave their time free of charge and profits go to Concern
Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide is Ireland's largest aid and humanitarian agency. Since its foundation over 40 years ago it has worked in 50 countries and currently employs 3,200 staff in 25 countries around the world. Concern works to help those living in the world's poorest countries to achieve real and...
http://www.concerngifts.org to assist in their invaluable work in Mozambique
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
.
Track listing
CD 1Artist | Amhrán |
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Bell X1 Bell X1 Bell X1 are an Irish rock band from County Kildare in Ireland. They have released five albums which received much acclaim in Ireland.. They have represented Ireland in the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, received several major award nominations and headlined several festivals in their own country... |
Bladhm |
Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke is a 33 year old platinum record singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.-Career:At the age of 13, when living in Australia with his family, O'Rourke was given his first guitar by a priest in Kyabram who recognised his potential and love for music, hence the title of his debut album... |
Coscáin ar Bith |
The Pale The Pale The Pale or the English Pale , was the part of Ireland that was directly under the control of the English government in the late Middle Ages. It had reduced by the late 15th century to an area along the east coast stretching from Dalkey, south of Dublin, to the garrison town of Dundalk... |
Elizabeth Sna Bratóga! |
Paddy Casey Paddy Casey Patrick "Paddy" Casey is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dublin. Paddy was discovered by Sony A&R Scout Hugh Murray at the International Bar in Dublin, while performing at the singer/songwriter night hosted by Dave Murphy... |
Fágáil |
Picturehouse Picturehouse Picturehouse was a specialty film production and distribution company formed in 2005 as a joint venture of New Line Cinema and HBO Films, both divisions of Time Warner.... |
Sí |
Gemma Hayes Gemma Hayes Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:... |
Rith Mé Go Crích |
Fiach | Is Aoibhne |
The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters are an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1990 by Paul Linehan , his brother Niall Linehan , who was replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004, and Ashley Keating . They took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters... |
Tony Cochrane |
John Spillane John Spillane John Spillane is a singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He graduated from University College Cork with a degree in Irish and in English.-Background:Spillane grew up in the Cork suburb of Bishopstown, in a large family of boys... (22) |
Suantraí |
Pauline Scanlon Pauline Scanlon Pauline Scanlon is a singer of contemporary and traditional Irish music.Dingle is in the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht, which is an area where the population's first language is Irish. Scanlon has been singing professionally since she was 15 years old... |
Reilig Chríost |
The Fuchsia Band | Cad Fiú? |
Q - OOH! | LA LA LA |
Seneca Seneca (band) Seneca are an alternative rock band from Limerick, Ireland. Their debut album, Sweeter than Bourbon, produced the single "Clarity", which broke into the Ireland Top 20. Seneca's 2008 American debut was met with positive reviews, and spawned a North American tour in 2008... |
Chomh hÁlainn |
Traic | An Scáil |
The Hothouse Flowers | Sí Do Mhamó Í |
Mundy Mundy Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:... |
Lena Taobh |
The 4 of Us The 4 of Us The 4 Of Us are a rock band from Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, best known outside Ireland for their output in the late 1980s and early 1990s... |
Bláth Fiáin |
Jack L | Ó! Mo chroí |
The Corrs The Corrs The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the... |
Buachaill ón Eirne |
Damien Dempsey Damien Dempsey Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk with contemporary lyrics to deliver social comment on the positive and negative aspects arising from Ireland's Celtic Tiger society.-Early life:... |
Taobh Leis An Muir |
Blink Blink (band) Blink is a pop/rock band from Ireland They are noted for their mixture of humour and melancholy. They have released three albums to date: A Map Of the Universe by Blink , The End Is High and Deep Inside The Sound Of Sadness . "A Map of the Universe by Blink" was a top ten album... |
Fan Socair |
Kíla Kíla Kíla are an Irish folk music/World music group, originally formed in 1987 in the Irish Language secondary school, Coláiste Eoin in Co. Dublin. Kila's blend of Irish traditional music and World Music with a modern rock sensibility is generally credited with breathing new life into contemporary Irish... |
Cabhraigí léi |
Claire Sproule Claire Sproule Claire Sproule is a singer-songwriter from County Donegal, Ireland.She was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, into a musical family; her uncle is Dáithí Sproule of Altan. After playing the clarinet for some time, she showed an interest in guitar, having been brought up listening to Tom Waits, Joni... |
Tuigeann tú mo Chroí |
Mickey Harte Mickey Harte Michael "Mickey" Harte is the current manager of Tyrone Gaelic football team. He has led the team to three All-Ireland titles, three Ulster titles, one National League, and four Dr... |
Go dTé tú Slán |
Maria Doyle Kennedy Maria Doyle Kennedy Maria Doyle Kennedy is an award-winning Irish actress and singer. She is possibly best known for her roles as Natalie, in cult film The Commitments, Queen Katherine of Aragon in the award winning The Tudors and as the title character's wife Frances in The General.-Early life:She is an honours... |
Réaltanna |
Ger Wolfe | Brúscar Aráin |
The Spikes The Spikes THE SPIKES are an Irish rock band formed in 2008 who have catapulted themselves to considerable success in a short time through a mixture of hard work, an ear for a 'killer melody' , an undeniable ability to 'mine a groove' and a legendary live show that is undoubtedly 'energetic' and 'stylish'... |
Fear Seó |
The 4th State | Níl aon rud ann |
Bevel Jenny | Gan scíth |
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin is an Irish language television personality from Aghamore, County Mayo in Ireland. Originally a schoolteacher, Mac Dhonnagáin was invited to present children's programmes on RTÉ Television in the early 1980s... |
Féileacán |
Morgan is Mosney | Bata romhair ag toitín |