Collecting Music in the Aran Islands

Discover the rich history of folk music with Collecting Music in the Aran Islands by Deirdre Ni Chonghaile. Published by the University of Wisconsin Press in 2021, this hardback edition spans 352 pages and delves into four significant collections from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Ni Chonghaile expertly explores the motivations and training of individual music collectors, providing valuable insights into their contributions and the context of their work within the folk music canon. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of music history and cultural heritage. Enhance your understanding of folk music and its collectors with this engaging and informative read.