The fiddle and it’s related brethren is truly the universal instrument in traditional folk music around the world. Its ability to drive a rhythm and communicate expressions through a player’s bowing hand make it the ideal instrument for dances if you can only have one. This week, Katie Marie and Joe bring you an hour of Celtic music featuring the fiddle.
The artists this week: Mickey Doherty; Tommy Peoples; The Friel Sisters; Denis Murphy-Julia Clifford; Emma O’Leary; The Lilies of the Midwest; Ashley MacIsaac; Kiérah; Matt & Shannon Heaton; Bernadette Nic Gabhann; Grosse Isle; Genticorum; Celtic Fiddle Festival; and Zoë Conway.
The FairPlé score this week: 64
Playlist:
| # | Track | Artist | Release |
| 1 | Glen Where The Deer Is-The Ivy Leaf-The Dublin Lasses | Nuala Kennedy | Behave the Bravest |
| 2 | The Swallows Tail : reel | Mickey Doherty | At Home With Mickey Doherty |
| 3 | Strasphey: King George IV | Tommy Peoples | Waiting For A Call |
| 4 | Reels- Jennys Welcome to Charlie-The Star of Munster | The Friel Sisters | The Friel Sisters |
| 5 | Dan O’keeffe’s | Denis Murphy-Julia Clifford | The Star Above The Garter |
| 6 | Terry Teahans Favourite-Mullin Slide-If I had a wife [Slides] | Emma O’Leary | Mo Cheantar Féin |
| 7 | The Sliabh Luachra National Anthem | The Lilies of the Midwest | Cats’ Ceili |
| 8 | Hills of Lorne _ Sir Archibald Dunbar _ Traditional _ Pat Carney’s _ Scourdiness _ Mrs. Duff | Ashley MacIsaac | Close To The Floor |
| 9 | Amber Eyes-Bog an Lochan-Prince Charlie-Hot Toddy | Kiérah | Strong Bow |
| 10 | Glen Where The Deer Is-The Ivy Leaf-The Dublin Lasses | Nuala Kennedy | Behave the Bravest |
| 11 | In Tune with Reality-Aileen Dillane-Brown Weasel (reels) | Matt & Shannon Heaton | Whirring Wings |
| 12 | The Ivy Leaf-The Mountplummers are Coming (Reels) | Bernadette Nic Gabhann | Here To Play |
| 13 | Mon père a fait bâtir maison-Reel du Lac-St-Jean | Grosse Isle | Rewind |
| 14 | Le Persuadeur | Genticorum | Au coeur de l’aube |
| 15 | March; Al Letanant Schmitt O Kimiadin Ar 5Ved Kompagnunez-Méloudia | Celtic Fiddle Festival | Play On… |
| 16 | Wild Strawberry Hill-The Horses Tail (Live) | Zoë Conway | The Horse’s Tale |