JOHNNY O'LEARY: JOHNNY O'LEARY OF SLIABH LUACHRA
Johnny O'Leary: accordion
Accordion player Johnny O'Leary, who passed away not so long ago, was one of the well-known exponents of the music of Sliabh Luachra, an area on the border between Kerry and Cork known for its traditional culture, music and dance. This is the companion recording to the tunebook by the same title which was compiled by Terry Moylan. There are 28 tracks here, full of polkas, slides, and other tunes native to the area.
Rating: ****
Price: $21.99