The Curious Bards immerse us in the 18th-century popular music of Ireland and Scotland, with reels, jigs, songs and dances that circulated in the oral tradition and in print, from the airs of Turlough O'Carolan to the great collections of the period. Impelled by an irresistible energy and underpinned by historical research, this album restores the vitality of this music that lives for the dance, for the preservation of folk memory, and for sharing with others.

Tracklist:

A Set of 3 Scottish Airs: The Lads of Elgin (Reel) - the Highlandman Kissed His Mother (Reel) - the Fyket (Reel)
A Set of 3 Irish Airs: Sr. Ulick Burk (Reel) - the Soup of Good Drink (Jig) - the High Road to Dublin (Jig)
Rakes of Westmeath (Irish Tune with Variations)
Since Sounding Drums (Irish Air)
Highland Battle: The March -They Mend Their Pace - the Battle Begins - the Height of the Battle - the Preparation for a Retreat
A Set of 3 Airs from Ireland ; Scotland: Lady Herriot Hopes (Reel) - Sir Adam Ferguson's Reel (Or Lads of Laois) - Bonny Lads (R
Turlough O'Carolan: A Set of 2 Irish Airs: John Nugent (Jig) - Bumper Squire Jones (Jig)
The Duel: Rakes of Mallow (Irish Tune with Variations) - Reel of Tulloch (Scottish Tune with Variations)
Turlough O'Carolan: A Set of 3 Irish Airs: Mary O'Neill (Jiig) - the Lads of Dunse (Jig) - Port Patrick (Jig)
Kilkenny Is a Handsome Place (Irish Song)
A Set of 3 Airs from Ireland ; Scotland: Raddire en Ougnish - Marquis of Huntly's Strathspey - Mr Jo Reid's Reel
King of the Blind
A Set of 3 Scottish Airs: Miss Loraine of Kirkharles - Fight About the Fire Side - Lochailis Away to France
Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament (Scottish Song)

UPC: 3149020958834
Label: Harmonia Mundi
Release Date: 5.29.26
Format: CD

Curious Bards - Curious Bards: Ex Tradition (CD)