Mná Na bPíob Uilleann – Volume 1
Na Píobairí Uilleann presents the first unique recording in a series representing the many female uilleann pipers performing both in Ireland and internationally. The artists featured on this recording present a wide range of styles, reflecting their personalities, influences, geographical locations, and individual musical tastes.
Track Listing
Emer Mayock
- “The Moleskin Breeches”, “The Humours of Ballymanus” (Slip Jigs) (3:13)
- “Tony Moran's”, “The New Mama's Pot” (Reels) (2:05)
- “Killaturley Jig”, “Delia Henry's Jig” (Jigs) (2:42)
Rita Farrell
4. “Alexander's”, “Higgins'” (Hornpipes) (3:20)
5. “I'm Waiting for You”, “Bonnie Kate” (Reels) (3:34)
6. “If There Weren't Any Women in the World” (Barndance)
Muireann Ní Shé
7. “The Bright Lady”, “Garrett Barry's” (Air & Jig) (3:56)
8. “Polly Put the Kettle On”, “Jenny's Welcome to Charlie” (Reels) (2:50)
9. “Seithín Seo”, “Slip Jig 80b” (Slip Jigs) (3:04)
Claire Fennell
10. “The Trip to Athlone”, “The Maid at the Spinning Wheel” (Jigs) (3:43)
11. “Corney is Coming”, “The Strawberry Blossom” (Reels) (2:37)
12. “Slán le Máigh” (Air) (3:21)
Marion McCarthy
13. “The Connaught Heifers”, “The Ravelled Hank of Yarn” (Reels) (2:07)
14. “The High Part of the Road”, “Bímís ag Ól” (Jigs) (2:21)
15. “The Old Blackbird”, “Madame If You Please” (Hornpipes) (3:09)
Maeve O'Donnell
16. “An Bonnán Buí” (Air) (4:39)
17. “The Raven's Rock”, “The Silver Slipper” (Piece & Hop Jig) (2:33)
18. “Pearl O'Shaughnessy's”, “Black Pat's” (Barndance & Reel) (4:41)
Pamela Schweblin
19. “The Maids of Ballinacliffy”, “John Nestor in Action” (Hornpipes) (3:38)
20. “Miss Hamilton” (Harp Tune) (3:10)
21. “The Dancer's Delight”, “The Worn Tambourine” (Reels) (4:30)