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From the Cradle to the Page
A new book just published highlights the way Irish music in all it's forms has swept across the globe in the last few decades. To get a feel for how this tidal wave has come about author Alan Swan has talked to some of the foremost musicians in Irish music today.

The book is not just about out Irish traditional music although that is well documented here with contributions from Luka Bloom, Christy Moore, Jimmy McCarthy, Ronan O'Snodaigh, Mairead Ni Maonaigh and Paul Brady.

In fact there are more than 70 of Irelands finest who have told stories of their own journeys in our musical heritage and shared memories of the road with us. From Classical to Rock musicians like Damian Rice, The Frames, The Cranberries and Jim Corr all have their own slant on Irish music history.

The proceeds from the book will go to a good cause too.

Fighting Blindness has been in existence since 1983. It is a small but dynamic charity made up of families and individuals affected by progressive blindness. The charity is determined to investigate every avenue where a realistic hope of finding a cure exists. The projects it funds are at the cutting edge of international research and have become global leaders in the search for treatments for blindness. 65,000 Irish adults and children are currently losing their sight to progressive blinding conditions known as retinal degenerations. Funds raised through the sale of this book will ensure this vital work is maintained and developed, bringing hope of a bright future to those currently affected by blindness and to future generations.

24-year-old author Alan Swan worked in commercial radio as a presenter after studying in NUI Maynooth. He's now working behind the scenes in music research. Having built a reputation as a broadcaster passionate about supporting new talent, Alan recently won a 'New Irish Music Industry Award'. This is his first book.

From the Cradle to the Stage is much more than just a stocking filler and will be a must on the discerning music lover's bookshelf.

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