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Podcast: The Ireland Podcast
Episode: 66. Anna Falkenau: Traditional Musician & Researcher
Description: Episode 66 is a conversation with musician and researcher, Anna Falkenau. Anna takes us through her personal journey from East Germany to the West of Ireland with a few musical performances along the way. The latter half of the interview focuses on her research into Traditional Irish Music - a must listen for anyone interested in the arc of the popularity of this jewell in Ireland’s crown.Conversation includes: introductions; growing up in East Germany; classical vs. trad bowing technique; the subtle details of playing trad; Orkney Islands; Cathal McConnell; Nuala Kennedy; learning by ear; ‘The Way...