John Walsh​’​s (Polkas)

from From Sliabh Moscó to Cathair Pheadair by Polca an Rí

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Polkas: JOHN WALSH’S

Evgeny Kazenkov – bouzouki
Anton Zille – fiddle
Tatyana Vasilyeva – flute
Katerina Moskovskova – harp
Sophie Petkevich – B/C accordion & keyboards

John Walsh of Derrygallen is an unsung hero of Irish music, a guardian of the Sliabh Luachra lore and a dear friend of ours. Even though he never thought highly of his own tunes, which he composed while “messin’ with the fiddle,” their ubiquity at sessions on a truly global scale speaks volumes. These polkas didn’t have any names originally, but have since got some attached to them by local legends like Jackie Daly. Some call them the Derrygallen Bridge, the Monvara Bridge and Daly’s Mill, all places from John’s home townland in Co. Cork. At the famous Monday night tune in Scully’s of Newmarket you will hear the last two played in different order, but we reversed them for the gorgeous finishing part.

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from From Sliabh Moscó to Cathair Pheadair, released July 4, 2021
Composed by John Walsh of Derrygallen, Co. Cork, these polkas were arranged by Polca an Rí with John’s original settings in mind.

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