The Chieftains in China

by The Chieftains

Overview

Here's one for multiculturalism: In 1987, the Chieftains ventured to Beijing and Shanghai, united with Chinese ensembles and successfully fused the type of traditional Irish music they're known for with Chinese music. It seems a most unlikely combination but, in fact, the two prove quite compatible on The Chieftains in China, a superb, mostly instrumental live album. As ambitious and risk-taking as they are, none of these performances sound the least bit pretentious, forced, or contrived. Chieftains leader Paddy Moloney insightfully shows us the parallels between Chinese and Irish forms and makes the fusion sound completely organic and natural. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	03/24/2023
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031555132

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Chieftains   Primary Artist
Kevin Conneff   Vocals,Bodhran,Chinese Gong
Sean Keane   Fiddle
Derek Bell   Tiompan,Irish Harp
Matt Molloy   Flute
Paddy Moloney   Tin Whistle,Uillean Pipes
Martin Fay   Fiddle

Technical Credits

Lin Lin   Liner Notes
Traditional   Composer
Pearse Dunne   Mixing
Bill Somerville-Large   Mixing
Paddy Moloney   Producer
Pat Liddy   Photography
Mick O'Gorman   Assistant