Comments for Bells of Ireland

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This piece belongs to the series "What's in a Song"

Produced by Hal Cannon and Taki Telonidis of the Western Folklife Center

Other pieces by Western Folklife Center Media

Summary: Rosalie Sorrels sings about the gardens her two Irish grandmothers used to keep, and how the flowers they grew were a reflection of their very different personalities.
 

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Review of Bells of Ireland

I thought this was a lovely oral history and a true gift from Rosalie to her family. The song tells an intimate story about family and to hear Rosalie reflect on the song as it played was quite moving and tender. A beautiful piece...