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Maggie's Music: Ken Kolodner

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Old Time & Celtic Music on Hammered Dulcimer

Ken is widely known for an expressive and improvisational style and for creative ensemble playing. His extensive repertoire ranges from traditional music of Ireland, Quebec and Appalachia to music from over 20 countries from around the world. With the acoustic folk trio Helicon with Chris Norman and Robin Bullock (Maggie's Music recording artist) and Greenfire with Laura Risk and Robin Bullock and in solo performance, Ken has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. He is considered one of the most influential performers and teachers and has taught at countless festivals and music camps and is well known for both hammered dulcimer and old-time fiddle. Ken has been featured in nationally broadcast concerts on NPR, All Things Considered, German National Radio, on the CBC, and on The Voice of America. His credits include an Emmy-nominated CBS-TV Christmas special as featured soloist, a 1997 recording that hit the top of the World Music charts and was a top seller for BMG in their Classical/World Music category and with Helicon, an "Indie"award. .

"Ken plays with spirit and sparkle.true to the music he plays, he obviously loves what he does and so will you." - Stereo Review

"One of today's most accomplished, musical hammered dulcimer artists... A hammered dulcimer player of great taste and sophistication." - Elderly Music Instruments

"Kolodner's skillful touch and the hammered dulcimer's shimmering tones conjure meditative and soulful moods." - The Washington Post

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Journey to the Heartland

Celtic Music Goes to Quebec and Appalachia

Journey to the Heartland - MM231
From the Appalachian Mountains to the north country of Canada, hear traditional and Celtic music that swings in this dazzling collection of heartfelt waltzes, old-time fiddle tunes and inspired new compositions.

"Outstanding.soulfully beautiful." - The New York Times

"..new Twists on Old World Song and Dance Traditions" Baltimore City Paper

Musicians: Ken Kolodner - hammered dulcimer, fiddle; Laura Risk - fiddle; Elke Baker - fiddle; Robin Bullock - guitar, mandolin; Paddy League - guitar

Track Listing

1. Caspian's Return/Cuckoo's Nest Hornpipe 5:41
2. Lady of the Lake/Farewell Trion/Shenandoah Falls 4:48
3. Coleman's March/North Carolina Breakdown 3:28
4. Journey to the Heartland/YZ Hamilton's Breakdown 3:28
5. Waltz of my Dreams/Marche du Mont. Saint Louis 5:06
6. Polka of the Setting Sun/Reel Antoinette 4:43
7. The Blacktail Canyon Waltz/Down Home Waltz 5:44
8. Mike in the Wilderness/Red Bird 3:48
9. Eddie's Reel/The Cicada Reel 3:31
10. My Cape Breton Home 2:58
11. The Bank's Hornpipe 2:03
12. Valse du Peril/The Light Sparrow 5:17


Journey to the Heartland CD from Amazon.com | MP3 from Amazon.com
CD from Amazon.co.uk

Ken Kolodner also appears on...

Maggie's Music Sampler II - MM305
This is our second sampler and with one complete track from the next 21 CDs from our catalog! It's over 75 minutes long!


1. Celtic Wedding, 2:05
Al Petteway & Amy White - Acoustic Journey

2.Grant's Rant/ Brown-Haired Daughter/
Innes of Sandsides/Gentle Milkmaid/Stuart's Rant, 4:16
Bonnie Rideout - Scottish Fire

3. Bobbing Joe Medley, 2:54
Hesperus - Early American Roots

4.Helen O'Grady/Drops Of Brandy, 6:11
Maggie Sansone - Mystic Dance

5. Summer Sang in Me (vocal), 4:37
Amy White & Al Petteway - Golden Ring

6. Breton Dance/Star of Munster, 4:28
Karen Ashbrook & Paul Oorts - Celtic Cafe

7. Miss Murphy, 3:09
(Sue Richards)
Maggie's Music Artists - Carolan's Gift

8. Sean DĂșn /Killavil Fancy/Buttermilk Mary, 5:30
Celtoiri - Women of Ireland

9. Amazing Grace, 2:26
City of Washington Pipe Band & Bonnie Rideout - Scottish Rant

10. When She Cam Ben, 2:44
Hesperus - Celtic Roots

11. Polka of the Setting Sun/Reel Antoinette, 4:43
Ken Kolodner - Journey to the Heartland

12. Greensleeves, 2:25
Sue Richards & Maggie Sansone - Merrily Greet the Time

13. Medieval Set, No.1,Maienzit, 2:28
14. Medieval Set, No.2,Douce Dame Jolie, 2:25
Maggie Sansone - Mystic Dance

15. Bonny Jean O'Aberdeen, 3:25
Bonnie Rideout - Kindred Spirits

16. Sligo Creek, 3:32
Al Petteway - Caledon Wood

17. Lady Anne McDermott, 2:49
Jody Marshall - Cottage in the Glen

18. La Luxiller/La Balanje, 2:27
Hesperus - Colonial America

19. Gi'Me Elbow Room (vocal), 4:56
Bonnie Rideout - Gi'me Elbow Room

20. Johnny Don't Get Drunk Set, 3:33
Robin Bullock - Between Earth & Sky

21.O Come Emmanuel/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, 4:15
Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone & Al Petteway - A Scottish Christmas

Maggie's Music Sampler II CD from Amazon.com | MP3 from Amazon.com
CD from Amazon.co.uk | MP3 from Amazon.co.uk



Celtic Tapestry - MM410
A Time-Life Records Production featuring Maggie's Music Artists. Two CDs with 32 tracks total.

A definitive collection of Celtic music. Both a primer for Celtic music neophytes and a must-have for devout fans. Artists play new interpretations of ancient melodies using an array of traditional instruments such as the fiddle, Celtic harp, Irish button accordion, Scottish and Irish bagpipes, Irish flute & pennywhistle, and bodhran as well as bouzouki, viola de gamba and hammered dulcimer.


Celtic Tapestry CD from Amazon.com | CD from Amazon.co.uk

Ken Kolodner Links

Ken Kolodner on Maggie's Music website
Lists the recordings above plus links to a performance schedule, music books and instructional material.
Maggie's Music website
Website for Maggie's Music, listing all the artists and recordings on the label with ordering information, track listings and more.
Maggie's Music: Lenses
A lensography of artists on the Maggie's Music label, Celtic collections, Christmas music and recommendations.

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