CHIEFTAINS + RY COODER – SPECIAL
Posted by andycahn on January 19th, 2010
The Chieftains rekindle Grammy-winning partnership with Ry Cooder for San Patricio (MARCH 9/Fantasy Records / Concord Music Group) illuminating musical and historical bonds between Ireland and Mexico.
Use form below to sign up for one-hour radio special produced by Joyride Media.
Album by world’s most celebrated irish music group revisits legend of the San Patricio Battalion, unsung heroes of the mexican-american war, with guest appearances by Linda Ronstadt, Liam Neeson, Van Dyke Parks, Lila Downs, Los Tigres del Norte, Carlos Nunez and many others.
Radio special includes interview clips with The Chieftains’ Paddy Maloney, Ry Cooder, members of the Mexican-American band Los Cenzontles, and Irish-American historian Peter F. Stevens, author of The Rogue’s March: John Riley and Saint Patrick’s Battalion. Check back here for program CD ship dates and links to download the show from Content Depot, PRX or Audioport.
CHIEFTAINS / RY COODER: SAN PATRICIO
RADIO SPECIAL SIGN-UP FORM
- Complete contact info and any expected broadcast details.
- Will be ready for broadcasts beginning March 6 – great for St Patrick’s Day
- Will include interviews with Paddy Maloney, Ry Cooder and many other artists involved with this project
- Formatted as 54:00 or 59:00 programs with breaks for local spots. Please select below.
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For more details on this project, check out the EPK Video, its official label page from Concord Music, or press materials from Shore Fire.