The Chieftains Special
Mike Harding is joined by Paddy Moloney of Irish folk legends The Chieftains for a special programme dedicated to the group as they turn 50.
Mike Harding presents a special edition of his folk and acoustic programme dedicated to one of the world's greatest traditional music groups: The Chieftains.
As they mark their 50th anniversary, band leader Paddy Moloney joins Mike for the entire programme and talks us through the many and varied stages of their influential and innovative career.
The Chieftains, who have their roots in the Dublin folk orchestra Ceolt贸ir铆 Chualann, have released more than forty albums and have six Grammy Awards to their name. They have collaborated with a dazzling list of musical stars including Ry Cooder, Ricky Skaggs, Van Morrison, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, the Rolling Stones and Madonna.
Their latest album, Voice of Ages, has been produced by T-Bone Burnett and features guest spots by acts in the roots and alternative music worlds. Imelda May, The Civil Wars, Paolo Nutini, the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Punch Brothers all do turns on the album.
As the band prepare for a UK tour, Paddy talks about the new album and the key moments of their long career, illustrated by plenty of musical highlights.
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Music Played
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The Chieftains w Imelda May
Carolina Rua/The Ladies Pantalettes
- Voice of Ages.
- Hear Music 0888072334373.
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The Chieftains w Joni Mitchell
The Magdalene Laundries
- Tears of Stone.
- RCAVictor 09026 68968 2.
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The Chieftains w Nanci Griffith
Red is the Rose
- An Irish Evening.
- RCAVictor RD60916.
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The Chieftains w Mick Jagger
The Long Black Veil
- The Long Black Veil.
- RCA 74321 25167 2.
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The Chieftains
Morgan Magan
- The Chieftains 4.
- Claddagh Records CC14CD.
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The Chieftains w Dolores Keane
Bonaparte's Retreat
- The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte's Retreat.
- Claddagh Records CC20CD.
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Van Morrison & The Chieftains
Star of the County Down
- Irish Heartbeat.
- Polydor 31453 7548-2.
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The Chieftains w The Corrs
I Know My Love
- Tears of Stone.
- RCAVictor 09026 68968 2.
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The Chieftains w Various Artists
Down the Old Plank Road
- Down the Old Plank Road/The Nashville Sessions.
- RCAVictor 09026 63971 2.
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The Chieftains
An Gaoth Aneas
- Water From the Well.
- RCAVictor 09026 63637 2.
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The Chieftains w Lila Downs
La Iguana
- San Patricio.
- Hear Music 0888072313217.
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The Chieftains w The Low Anthem
School Days Over
- Voice of Ages.
- Hear Music 0888072334373.
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The Chieftains w The Decemberists
When the Ship Comes In
- Voice of Ages.
- Hear Music 0888072334373.
Broadcast
- Wed 2 May 2012 19:00麻豆社 Radio 2