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  Ballydesomond Polka no.1     Ballydesmond Polka no. 2         The  three Ballydesmond Polkas can be found on a number of recordings and websites.  The order and numbering given here is from the album entitled The Star Above the Garter, by Denis Murphy (1910-1974) and Julia Clifford (1914–1997), siblings from Sliabh Luachra.  The area called Sliabh Luachra (pronounced Schleeav-lokhra, with the ‘kh” as that middle-of-the-mouth growly bit) is a region at the intersection of three counties, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick; and is famous for its musical style and for producing some outstanding Irish players.  The order given … Continue reading Balleydesmond Polka 1 and 2

  The usual tune for this dance was first printed as the “College Hornpipe” in 1797 or 1798 by J. Dale of London.[2] It was found in manuscript collections before then – for instance the fine syncopated version in the … Continue reading Sailors Hornpipe

This is the excerpt for a featured content post. Continue reading Chris Thile & Michael Daves Hornpipe Medley