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15 tracks: Pretty Peg * Andy De Jarlis * Ceol A'phiobaire * The Wedding Jig * Donal Agus Morag * Tommy Bhetty's Waltz * Fermanagh Highland * An Feochan * Mazurka * The Cat That Ate The Candle * Brid Og Ni Mhaille * Harvest Storm * Citi Na Gcumann * Tommy Peoples' * Dobbin's Flowery Vale.
Altan has confirmed its status as one of Ireland's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful traditional bands. Individually, Altan are masters of their respective instruments * collectively, they are considered one of the most exciting groups in contemporary traditional music today, combining technical brilliance with emotional depth.
The band's achievements include three NAIRD Indie awards for Best Celtic Release of the year, numerous awards throughout Ireland, England and the US (including Ireland's Hot Press Reader's Poll for Best Traditional Artist two years in a row) * a performance for the White House on St. Patrick's Day 1994 * and two Top 5 rankings by Billboard in their 1994 Year in Music issue.
The First Ten Years 1986-1995, Altan's first compilation, provides a brilliant introduction to Green Linnet's top band. Tracks were selected and remixed by Bothy Band founder Donal Lunny.
Featuring Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Frankie Kennedy, Ciaran Curran, Mark Kelly, Donal Lunny, Anna Ni Mhaonaigh, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Niall Toner, P.J. Curtis, Garvan Gallagher, Dermot Byrne, Neil Martin, Ciaran Tourish and Daithi Sproule.
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