interviews
We've had the privilege of interviewing some of the leading figures in Whistle World. We'll be doing more.
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Joanie Madden Has made the best-selling whistle recordings on the planet. She is the leader of Cherish the Ladies. And she's a dear friend to the chiff & fipple community. Paddy Moloney Chieftains founder talks about the history of the band, his long relationship with a Generation whistle, and his recent discovery of Mike Burke's instruments. Sarah Bauhan talks about Abell whistles, her New Hampshire upbringing and the impact on her music. Her new CD is Broad Waters. Michael Copeland The legendary whistle craftsman talks about his life's work. Michael Burke A maker of whistles who has impressed the living stew out of a lot of people, including me. L.E. McCullough Another giant in whistle circles, Dr. McCullough is a great whistle scholar, and plays the finish off a Generation D. And... Chris Abell The great flute-maker also makes some of the finest whistles in the world. Chris reveals his intelligence and dedication to excellence in this interview. John Sindt Another great craftsman leaps onto the whistlemaking scene impressing Mary Bergin among others. |
The Positively Testcard is a fabulous kwela revival band in England. I interviewed whistler Dave Woodhead. Bill Ochs. A legend among whistle fans. Player, teacher, producer, author, and a leading American advocate of the instrument Pat O’Riordan A special feature. In the summer of 1999, L.E. McCullough sat down with whistle maker Pat O’Riordan to catch up! Glenn Schultz At last. chiff & fipple pins down the Weasel Man. Colin Goldie Maker of Overton Whistles tells us about himself. Cormac Breatnach His 1999 CD is “musical journey’ and it is splendid. Note (2/2001: Update to this interview coming soon!) Ralph Sweet One of the greatest and most enduring of the American whistlemakers tells his story. Cathal McConnell Boys of the Lough Legend Speaks!
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