Lecture and performance for Boston College "Irish America" class with Dr. Marjorie Howes and Dr. Ann Spinney, 2004 May 3

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Dates

Creation: 2004 May 3

Scope and Contents

Derrane spoke about his life as a child of Irish immigrant parents and the course of his musical career. He also described the rise and decline of live Irish traditional music in Boston, including the development of Irish ballrooms in on Dudley Street in Roxbury following World War II. His live accordion performance at the end of the lecture includes:

1:38:58 - "She Lived beside the Anner" (slow air) / "McCarthy's" (reel)

1:45:20 - "Nancy's" (waltz) ...

1:53:49 - "The Southern Shore" / "The Showman's Fancy" (hornpipes)

2:06:54 - "Contentment is Wealth" / "The Butcher's March" aka "The Butcher's Fancy" (jigs)

2:10:21 - "Aine" (waltz) composed by Joe Derrane

2:15:18 - "White Petticoat" (jig)

Creator

From the Collection: Derrane, Joe (1930-2016) (Person)

Restrictions on Access

These recordings have been digitally copied. Shared box 2476 contains all original media, which may not be played due to format. Digital use copies, identified by digital content number, can be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.