Breandán Breathnach Collection. Reel-to-Reel 323 [sound recording] / [various performers]. Track 9
- BBR-18712/1/258881/09
- Parte
- May 1971 ; 8 December 1971
Parte de Breandán Breathnach Collection
Speech: Untitled [Interview; topics: Andy Conroy's style of piping; was influenced by fiddlers as well as pipers; describes his style as 'staccato'; rolls up his trouser leg while playing in order to 'surround the chanter with flesh'; played in Carnegie Hall; worked as a bricklayer; went to the USA in 1952; doesn't speak with an American accent; traditional music in the USA; AC keeps in practice; problems with neighbours when practicing the pipes; introduction to next piece of music]
Conroy, Andy
O'Donnell, Michael, Dublin