Monday, 7 - 8pm
The new CD from the Friel Sisters from Glasgow, songs from Andy Irvine, Eric Bogle and an archive recording of Labhrás Drápeir of Waterford. Also a preview of the forthcoming Concertina Cruinniú in Miltown Malbay and the all-important result of our quiz.
On the programme of 9th December, Peter ran through some recent book publications about traditional music, song and dance the full list of books can be viewed and downloaded here
Named after a famous traditional Irish tune, The Rolling Wave is a sharp ear and a close eye on the world of traditional and folk music in Ireland.
Competition
Congratulations to Mairéad Ní Oistín, Leitir Mór, Co. na Gaillimhe and Mike Meade, White's Cross, Co Cork, each a winner of a copy of the new CD Ómós from the group Trúir. The correct answer was that Micho Russell came from Co. Clare.
Our January Rolling Wave quiz is for two copies of the new CD from the Friel sisters from Glasgow, Anna, Sheila and Clare; it's called The Friel Sisters and the question is: can you name a famous Scottish folk singer-songwriter who has spent most of his life in Australia. He is the author of many songs including WW1 songs: And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda, All the Fine Young Men and No Man's Land. Who is he?
Answers to therollingwave@rte.ie or The Rolling Wave, Music Programmes, RTÉ Radio One, Dublin 4.
