The Companion to Irish Traditional Music
- ISBN-10
- 0814788025
- ISBN-13
- 9780814788028
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 478
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-09
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Author
- Fintan Vallely
Description
"The Companion to Irish Traditional Music is not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast and session player, it also provides a unique resource for every library, school and home with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities and history of Irish traditional music and song."--BOOK JACKET.
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