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⚫ '''Carmel Gunning''' TTCT is an ] ], born in ], ]. Carmel Gunning has been one of Ireland's most accomplished tin whistle players for many years. A native of famously musical south County Sligo. Many state the source of Gunning's rich tapestry of culture and tradition steams from her iconic homeland in Geevagh in Sought Sligo, a region steeped in native culture, a region of such musical luminaries as ], ], ] and ] and the legendary McDonagh Brothers. Against such a background her introduction to music took place at an early age and was nurtured by her parents who recognized her rare talents.<ref name="The Whistle Shop">Gregan</ref>
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⚫ In 1969 she sang in her first band, Carmel and the Chrystals, when they played at local dances in ], ], ] and surrounding areas. Playing in the band with Carmel was her brother, ], ] and his brother, and ].<ref name="Sligo Weekender">Cullen</ref>
⚫ '''Carmel Gunning''' TTCT is an ] ], born in ], ]. Carmel Gunning has been one of Ireland's most accomplished tin whistle players for many years. A native of famously musical south County Sligo. Many state the source of carmels rich tapestry of culture and tradition steams from her iconic homeland in Geevagh in Sought Sligo, a region steeped in native culture, a region of such musical luminaries as ], ], ] and ] and the legendary McDonagh Brothers. Against such a background her introduction to music took place at an early age and was nurtured by her parents who recognized her rare talents.<ref name="The Whistle Shop">Gregan</ref>.
⚫ In 1969 she sang in her first band, Carmel and the Chrystals, when they played at local dances in ], ], ] and surrounding areas. Playing in the band with Carmel was her brother, ], ] and his brother, and ].<ref name="Sligo Weekender">Cullen</ref>.


Carmel is highly regarded by her fellow traditional musicians for her fast-paced modern ] style. She has also worked hard to pass on the Sligo musical tradition to younger players and recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as a music teacher. Alumni of her ] include ] and whistle masters ] of the group ], ] from ], ] and ]. Gunning is highly regarded by her fellow traditional musicians for her fast-paced modern ] style. She has also worked hard to pass on the Sligo musical tradition to younger players and recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as a music teacher. Alumni of her ] include ] and whistle masters ] of the group ], ] and ].


Gunning's reputation in the wider world was boosted by the release of her first solo recording, The Lakes of Sligo, which features four unaccompanied songs as well as 14 tracks of virtuosic tin whistle playing.<ref name="Irish Voice">Meade</ref>. Gunning's reputation in the wider world was boosted by the release of her first solo recording, The Lakes of Sligo, which features four unaccompanied songs as well as 14 tracks of virtuosic tin whistle playing.<ref name="Irish Voice">Meade</ref>


A viewer noted that the music she plays is in a matured and confident manner and singing is "rich voiced".<ref name="Treoir">Vallely</ref> and that it was quite common for musicians to attempt to play tunes beyond their style and capabilities, not so with Carmel, who, although a master, still plays within a comfortable range with music that suits her style and personality. This talented lady is an accomplished singer and composer, as well as a dynamic musician. <ref name="Treoir">Conroy</ref>. One reviewer noted that music she plays is in a matured and confident manner and singing is "rich voiced".<ref name="Treoir">Vallely</ref> She also has family in the quaint town of Lincoln, Rhode Island.


⚫ As well as teaching at annual ] of ] where she passed on his songs, his singing techniques and his love for those songs to hundreds of young singers, Carmel has also brought Irish music to the world through playing concerts from Norway to Australia and from America to Japan. In addition, Gunning runs her own traditional Irish summer school held every August in Sligo which attracts pupils from across Ireland, Britain, Europe and the United States.
Another reviewer noted that "no modern tin whistler can escape comparison to ], and Carmel's playing does indeed remind some of the Dublin-born star. If anything, however, Gunning plays reels with a more insistent headlong drive. Her ornamentation is also more diverse, featuring many tongued triplets in imitation of the bowed embellishments popular among Sligo fiddlers".<ref name="Irish Voice">Meade</ref>.

⚫ As well as teaching at annual ] of ] where she passes on her music, songs, singing techniques and her love for those songs to hundreds of young singers, Carmel has also brought Irish music to the world through playing concerts from Norway to Australia and from America to Japan. In addition, Carmel runs a Irish Music summer school which is held every August in Sligo and attracts pupils from across Ireland, Britain, Europe and the United States.




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*''The Sligo Maid'' (2004) *''The Sligo Maid'' (2004)
*''The Sound of Coleman Country'' Featured Appearance (2006) *''The Sound of Coleman Country'' Featured Appearance (2006)

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Carmel Gunning TTCT is an Irish musician, born in Sligo, Ireland. Carmel Gunning has been one of Ireland's most accomplished tin whistle players for many years. A native of famously musical south County Sligo. Many state the source of Gunning's rich tapestry of culture and tradition steams from her iconic homeland in Geevagh in Sought Sligo, a region steeped in native culture, a region of such musical luminaries as James Morrison, Michael Coleman, Paddy Killoran and Josie McDermott and the legendary McDonagh Brothers. Against such a background her introduction to music took place at an early age and was nurtured by her parents who recognized her rare talents. In 1969 she sang in her first band, Carmel and the Chrystals, when they played at local dances in Keadue, Geevagh, Boyle and surrounding areas. Playing in the band with Carmel was her brother, Tom Nangle, Kevin Conlon and his brother, and Tony Mullaney.

Gunning is highly regarded by her fellow traditional musicians for her fast-paced modern whistle style. She has also worked hard to pass on the Sligo musical tradition to younger players and recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as a music teacher. Alumni of her Queen Maeve School of Music include flute and whistle masters Liam Kelly of the group Dervish, Olivia McTiernan and June Ní Chormaic.

Gunning's reputation in the wider world was boosted by the release of her first solo recording, The Lakes of Sligo, which features four unaccompanied songs as well as 14 tracks of virtuosic tin whistle playing.

One reviewer noted that music she plays is in a matured and confident manner and singing is "rich voiced". She also has family in the quaint town of Lincoln, Rhode Island.

As well as teaching at annual Scoil Éigse of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann where she passed on his songs, his singing techniques and his love for those songs to hundreds of young singers, Carmel has also brought Irish music to the world through playing concerts from Norway to Australia and from America to Japan. In addition, Gunning runs her own traditional Irish summer school held every August in Sligo which attracts pupils from across Ireland, Britain, Europe and the United States.


Discography

Albums

  • The Lakes of Sligo (1990)
  • Around St.James's Well (1995)
  • Carmel Sings Country (2002)
  • The Sligo Maid (2004)
  • The Sound of Coleman Country Featured Appearance (2006)

Notes

  1. Gregan
  2. Cullen
  3. Meade
  4. Vallely

References

  • Geoff Wallis. "Carmel Gunning". IrishMusicReview. Retrieved 16 October. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  • Robert Cullen. "Carmel Gunning shows her country side". SligoWeekender. Retrieved 30 January. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  • Unknown. "Carmel Gunning". TradMusic. Retrieved 12 January. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  • Unknown. "Teachers Profile". St.Louis Festival. Retrieved 2 May. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  • Unknown. "The Sligo Maid". The Whistle Shop. Retrieved 2 May. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)


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