Album: Live From Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell by The Chieftains (2005)
Genre: Folk
Format: Live

Description: Live From Dublin: A Tribute To Derek Bell is an album by The Chieftains. The album is a live recording of a concert dedicated to Derek Bell, a former member of the band. The band invited on stage friends of Bell, such as Ronnie Drew, Carlos Núñez, Anúna and Jeff White. It was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 2006 as the Best Traditional Folk Album.

The original release of the CD contained SunnComm's MediaMax content protection system. As the result of a product recall, several class action lawsuits, and intense public criticism of this software, frequently described as malware, Sony BMG has recalled the original release of the CD and customers who purchased the affected discs can receive new, MediaMax-free CDs, information on removing the software from personal computers, and compensation for necessary repairs on affected computers.

Artist Background: The Chieftains are a traditional Irish band formed in Dublin in November 1962, by Paddy Moloney, Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy. The band had their first rehearsals at Moloney's house, with Tubridy, Martin Fay and David Fallon. Their sound, which is almost entirely instrumental and largely built around uilleann pipes, has become synonymous with traditional Irish music and they are regarded as having helped popularise Irish music across the world. Paddy Moloney came out of Ceoltóirí Chualann... Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Folk, 2000s, Live


Live From Dublin: A Tribute To Derek Bell is an album by The Chieftains. The album is a live recording of a concert dedicated to Derek Bell, a former member of the band. The band invited on stage friends of Bell, such as Ronnie Drew, Carlos Núñez, Anúna and Jeff White. It was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 2006 as the Best Traditional Folk Album.

The original release of the CD contained SunnComm's MediaMax content protection system. As the result of a product recall, several class action lawsuits, and intense public criticism of this software, frequently described as malware, Sony BMG has recalled the original release of the CD and customers who purchased the affected discs can receive new, MediaMax-free CDs, information on removing the software from personal computers, and compensation for necessary repairs on affected computers.

Live From Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell

The Chieftains

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