Acclaimed Irish music expert Mick Moloney presents "Far from the Shamrock Shore: The Story of Irish-American Immigration Through Song." This unique book not only takes a crisp, comprehensive look at how the Irish journey to America affected musical styles. It also includes a 16-song CD with classics like "Skibereen," "The Green Field of America" and "No Irish Need Apply." Moloney and a host of talented traditional musicians give the book's text life, with their performances. ($32.50, 40 pages, Crown)
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