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Revision as of 17:35, 29 September 2006 by Craig Stuntz (talk | contribs) (removed POV sections taken from copyrighted reviews and not clearly indicated as quotes. Fixed notes. Style)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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
- Gregan
- Cullen
- Meade
- Vallely
References
- Geoff Wallis. "Carmel Gunning". IrishMusicReview. Retrieved 16 October.
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See also
External links
- Queen Maeve School of Music Carmel Gunning Official Website
- Dervish The hard-touring Sligo based contemporary Irish music collective.
- Celtic Grooves
- The Irish Traditional Music Tune Index A searchable database of traditional dance tunes which identifies sources for tunes on commercial recordings and in tune books.
- TheSession.org
- The Irish Music Review
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