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	Altan Khan -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan Khan (1507-1582), whose given name was Anda, was the de facto ruler of the Right Wing of the (A member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia) Mongols and exercised his power over whole (A landlocked socialist republic in central Asia) Mongolia.
		It was the Altan Khan who created and bestowed the title of Dalai Lama ("Ocean of Wisdom") on the (Click link for more info and facts about Gelugpa) Gelugpa lineage, a title which was applied retrospectively to the first two (Chief lama and once ruler of Tibet) Dalai Lamas.
		Altan Khan also founded the city of (A northern industrial city of China northwest of Beijing) Hohhot (Köke Khota), the capital of (An autonomous region of northeastern China that was annexed by the Manchu rulers in 1635 and became an integral part of China in 1911) Inner Mongolia.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/altan_khan.htm (364 words)

	Altan - feature article in the Living Tradition magazine
		Altan's players spend much of their lives on the road, seldom appearing in Ireland, often in Europe, and occasionally Australia and New Zealand.
		A metaphor for Altan's present touring between Irish-America and Scottish-America, these distinctive slopes are part of a range which surfaces next in Scotland as the Caledonians, a link reflected again, but just as solidly, in nineteenth and twentieth century Donegal migration, music and song.
		Tragedy, sadly, marked his coming to Altan, for his first tour was horrifically marked by the death of his brother and girlfriend in a traffic accident.
	www.folkmusic.net /htmfiles/inart553.htm (1964 words)

	Early Altan Omnibus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan have become perennial favourites of the Irish traditional world because they are virtuosos individually, have a wonderful sense for arranging traditional material to heighten its impact when performed on stage, and because they are blessed with one of the finest vocalists singing in both Irish and English.
		Altan burst onto the Irish traditional music scene in the mid 1980s, centered around a couple, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh & Frankie Kennedy, who made their living as school teachers, but had become popular for their performances at musical gatherings in Ireland.
		This is Altan’s strongest collection of songs, with the perennial favourite, “Dulaman” a children’s rhyme about seaweed collecting, and “The Jug of Punch” celebrating the life and death of a rather jolly soul.
	www.greenmanreview.com /earlyaltanomni.html (1830 words)

	Traditional Irish Band Altan Will Open Sound Alternatives Series Tonight
		Altan has always believed that Irish traditional music is a modern music in every sense, and its growing influence and popularity have proved it right.
		Altan was signed in 1996 to Virgin Records, the first Irish band of its kind to be signed by a major label.
		Altan has been called "the hottest group in the Celtic realm these days" by the Boston Globe and “one of the Celtic world’s great treasures, gifted with a front line that is a sheer powerhouse” by the Los Angeles Times.
	www.lafayette.edu /news.php/view/5880 (558 words)

	Altan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		I really love hearing Altanís songs--both Mairead's singing and speaking voice are delightful, and she adds a definite touch of class to the proceedings.
		Altanís lineup for this evening was Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh on fiddle and vocals; Dermot Byrne on accordion; Ciaran Tourish on fiddle, tin whistle and backing vocals; Mark Kelly on guitar and backing vocals; and Daithi Sproule on guitar and backing vocals.
		Listening to Altan burst into these incredible fast sets is probably a bit humbling for many of the players in the audience, and I canít help but think that they enjoy this--just as they obviously take joy in playing together.
	www.greenmanreview.com /altan2002.html (849 words)

	Boston.com / A&E / Books / Best-Selling Turkish Author Too Hot for Some (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan's six previous novels also focus on the complexity of human feelings, often against the lavish historical backdrop of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
		Altan has said Turkey is a country "founded on lies" because it is too frightened to look honestly at its own past, for example its treatment of ethnic minorities.
		Altan was scathing about literary critics he said refused to accept that quality literature could be widely read.
	www.boston.com /ae/books/articles/2004/10/12/best_selling_turkish_author_too_hot_for_some?mode=PF (706 words)

	The Thistle & Shamrock Newsletter Article: Altan
		Her father, fiddler Proinsias O Maonaigh, is a leading figure in preserving and promoting Donegal fiddle music, which Mairead and Altan have helped to popularize internationally.
		Altan grew from the husband and wife duo of Mairead and the late Frankie Kennedy (1955-1994).
		Along with the passionate fiddling of Altan, it is the impressive voice of Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh which gives the band its singular character.
	www.npr.org /programs/thistle/features/altan_art.html (356 words)

	Altan - Island Angel CD review - The Living Tradition Magazine
		For those of you who may not have come across Altan before, they are (to plagiarise Douglas Adams) "the risingest young traditional band" in Ireland at the moment.
		As with the previous three Altan albums, the tracks are split between instrumentals (8) and songs (5) with all but one of the songs sung in Gaelic.
		For the 660-odd people who saw them live at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, this album comes close to capturing that performance but there is still not quite as much energy and excitement in a studio recording (although we are spared Frankie's jokes!) as in their live appearances.
	www.folkmusic.net /htmfiles/webrevs/csif1137.htm (723 words)

	Bluegrass,Irish and World music at your fingertips
		The Altan Spring Tour kicks off this Wednesday with a quick trip to Denmark and then the long trek to Georgia for the US leg.
		However Altan will also be playing 2 short sets in the very early morning for some children, all music students ages 6 to 12.
		Altan are one of the most successful traditional Irish bands of all time with over 10 successful albums under their belt and they constantly tour the world bringing real Irish culture to millions.
	www.jigtime.com /altantour2004.htm (403 words)

	Colin Glassey's page on Altan
		Altan is widely regarded as one of the finest Irish musical groups to have appeared in the last 10 years.
		This is one of the nice things about Altan, though their music must stand or fall on its own merits, by all accounts Altan is "the real thing" and they have made almost no compromises in their musical journey.
		Altan is largely unchanged from when it was started, even though they signed a deal with a major label for their latest CD and even though one of the founders of the group has died an untimely death (Mairead's husband, Frankie Kennedy, of throat cancer).
	www.teleologic.com /crghome/altan.html (799 words)

	Altan
		Born in Kinawley, County Fermanagh, CIARÁN CURRAN has been a member of Altan from the outset and is recognized as one of the premier players of the bouzouki, cittern, and bouzouki-guitar, an instrument specially made for him by famed Northumberland luthier Stefan Sobell.
		Both Altan and The Red Crow were chosen as "Roots Album and Band of the Year" in 1990 by London's highly regarded Q magazine.
		That core Altan sound, in turn, is enhanced and fleshed out by the subtle, surefire accordion playing of Dermot Byrne and the highly dynamic rhythm accompaniment of Ciarán Curran and Daíthí Sproule on bouzouki -and guitar, respectively.
	www.catalystclub.com /bios/altan_bio.html (1427 words)

	May 2004 Feature: Altan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan were last seen in these parts in the main auditorium at the Eden Court Theatre, and it is only the funding made available by a combination of the Scottish Arts Council’s Tune Up scheme and The Columba Initiative in Ireland that has made the project remotely possible in venues of this size.
		Altan took their name from a lake in the shadow of Mount Errigal, near Mairéad's home in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore).
		Altan's visits to Scotland have not been as frequent as they (or we) would like in recent years, but the band are fully occupied on the world circuit, playing frequently in Europe, the USA, and Japan.
	www.hi-arts.co.uk /may04_feature8.htm (1084 words)

	Altan Khan of the Khalkha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ubasi Khong Tayiji was a cousin of Layikhur Khan, who was the virtual founder of the House of Jasaghtu Khan.
		Ubasi was killed by the Oyirad in 1623 and his son Badma Erdeni Khong Tayiji succeeded as the second Altan Khan.
		In 1652, he abdicated from the throne and his son Erinchin Lobsang Tayiji succeeded.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Altan_Khan_of_the_Khalkha (168 words)

	Altan
		Altan is called after Loch Altan, a lake near Gweedore that lies in the shadow of Mt. Errigal in north-western Donegal.
		Altan grew out of a musical partnership between Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh from Gweedore and Frankie Kennedy from Belfast.
		The tragic death of founder member Frankie Kennedy was a great shock to the band but, on his insistence, they continued to travel the world, bringing their interpretation of Donegal music to thousands across the globe.
	www.madfortrad.com /altan.htm (386 words)

	Altan, an interview with Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
		For his wife, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Altan's vocalist and fiddle player, there was never any question of the band not continuing after he was gone.
		Altan currently comprises the cream of Irish musicians: fiddler Ciaran Tourish, Ciaran Curran on bouzouki, Dermot Byrne on accordion, and guitarists Daithi Sproule and Mark Kelly.
		Altan emerged from the personal and musical partnership of Mairead and Frankie.
	www.rootsworld.com /rw/feature/altan99.html (958 words)

	Celtic Band Altan at Pick-Staiger March 3
		Altan’s repertoire ranges from lively medieval songs to contemporary tunes written by Bob Dylan, while retaining its traditional roots.
		Altan’s traditional Celtic music is reflected by the group’s most recent compact disc “The Blue Idol,” which also features vocalists Dolly Parton and Paul Brady.
		Single tickets for the March 3 Altan concert are $15 for the general public, senior citizens and Northwestern faculty and staff; and $10 for full-time students.
	www.northwestern.edu /univ-relations/media_relations/releases/2004_02/altan.html (262 words)

	Modern Turkish art: OZDEMIR ALTAN
		Altan introduced the first of his many innovative techniques at the 'Avni Işik" exhibition in 1967.
		Intermediary phases: Özdemir Altan has gone through numerous intermediary phases, which are difficult to relate to his basic evolutionary phases.
		Altan's Family Trees are the output of an accumulating work since 1990.
	www.ozdemiraltan.com (1301 words)

	ALTAN MUSIC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		ANOTHER SKY is a refreshing release from Altan, the multi-talented and award-winning Irish band that has captured the hearts of Celtic music fans everywhere.
		Altan is one of Ireland's top bands and they're setting new standards for Irish traditional music.
		Whether it's a spirited jig or a sensitive air, Altan doesn't dress their music up in contemporary enhancements, instead they hold fast to the rich acoustic foundation that Irish music was created on.
	www.silverlakemusic.com /art/aaltan.html (622 words)

	MetroActive Music \| Altan
		Altan were formed in 1983 as a duo by Kennedy and Ni Mhaonaigh with the sole purpose of playing the traditional music of the Donegal region of Ireland.
		TODAY, Altan have become firmly established as the premier practitioners of the Donegal style, and in addition to garnering a worldwide following, they've also seen a rewarding change in their Irish homeland.
		Altan perform Friday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m., at the Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/sonoma/02.03.00/altan-0005.html (943 words)

	Amazon.com : Get Started in International: Altan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Of Altan's nine albums, the collection that best typifies their vibrant music is Island Angel.
		Formed by married schoolteachers, Altan began as a duo of fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and flutist Frankie Kennedy.
		With Altan she has since produced two outstanding albums: Blackwater and Runaway Sunday, her singing and songwriting emitting a new intimate poignancy and emotion.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/3174/103-0398262-4448609 (488 words)

	JigTime, Bluegrass,Irish and World music at your fingertips
		The band currently have the Best of Altan available in the US from Narada and The Blue Idol is still selling very well worldwide.
		WeAltan were honoured to be presented with an award from them a few years ago and now are delighted to perform here and not a little proud that the young musician of the year for 2003 is Mairead's nephew Ciaran O Maonaigh.
		Altan make their first appearance at the William Kennedy Festival of Piping which has been presided over by the indefatigable Brian and Eithne Vallely for the last ten years.
	www.jigtime.com /altantourdates.htm (309 words)

	Amazon.com: Music: The Blue Idol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan has never released a less than fully satisfying recording, and in that sense The Blue Idol is entirely predictable.
		Altan is, instead, a branch from a tree with deep, deep roots.
		Altan is a respectable artist, but I can think of many other artists, better, and more complete in their goodness.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Y372?v=glance (1963 words)

	Altan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan's prodigious work rate never seems to flag, nor does their enthusiasm for unearthing and melding tunes...
		Since Altan were last in the studio they have been honoured to win the "BBC Radio Two Folk Awards- Traditional Band of the Year", the TG4 (Irish National Television) inaugaral presentation of " The Traditional Band of the Year"award at the Irish Traditional Music Awards.
		Local Ground is Altan's 10th studio album in the 20 years since they first came together as a band.
	www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk /id31.htm (382 words)

	riverfronttimes.com \| Music \| Altan \| 2000-01-19
		Altan, one of the finest traditional Irish bands you'll ever hear, has been playing and recording since the mid-1980s, and the group has grown from the original duo of fiddler and vocalist Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh and her husband, flute player Frankie Kennedy, to today's sextet of musicians.
		The band's music is still focused primarily on the Donegal folk tradition, with the interplay of fiddle players Mhaonaigh and Ciaran Tourish serving as the heartbeat that drives the group.
		Altan has also attracted plenty of professional musicians as fans in recent years as well.
	www.rftstl.com /issues/2000-01-19/music/soundchecks2.html (280 words)

	MetroActive Music \| Altan
		The loss of Kennedy, obviously, took a huge emotional toll on the group, and it also deprived Altan of the band member who, along with Ni Mhaonaigh, had been the creative catalyst for the group's music.
		TODAY, ALTAN HAS become firmly established as the premier practitioner of the Donegal style, and in addition to garnering a worldwide following, the band also has seen a rewarding change in its Irish homeland.
		With the highly appealing Another Sky, Ni Mhaonaigh explains that she and the other members of Altan are making a conscious attempt to reach more music fans who may never have heard the Donegal style of Irish music.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/cruz/07.26.00/altan-0030.html (789 words)

	Altan - ESB Beo Celtic Music Festival - dublin traditional music - dublin venues
		ESB Beo Celtic Music Festival presents Altan at the National Concert Hall on Wednesday, the 18th of August.
		Ni Mhaonaigh had learned the traditional style of fiddling from her father, Francie and Kennedy complemented his study of the flute with an insatiable interest in traditional music.
		But Altan carried on Kennedy's musical vision, bringing their stellar brand of traditional music all around the world.
	www.dublinks.com /index.cfm/loc/16/pt/0/spid/E2840223-0B67-45C9-A8CF7C8C96C81251.htm (181 words)

	JS Online: Altan to visit for Hallamor series
		Altan specializes in the fiddle style unique to Donegal, moodier and more pensive than the dizzying finger gymnastics common to Ireland's southernmost counties.
		This is not to suggest Altan is a lightweight ensemble; these skilled musicians can jig with the best of them.
		Altan plays traditional airs and reels, handed down through generations - and across seas, as well as original songs.
	www.jsonline.com /onwisconsin/music/feb04/210442.asp (287 words)

	Altan brings Irish music to Boulder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Altan, a traditional Irish band whose impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world is well-chronicled, will perform Feb. 23 at the Boulder Theater.
		Altan’s award-winning recordings range from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs.
		Altan’s ninth album titled “The Blue Idol” was released in 2002 and recorded in a 200-year-old Georgian house in the countryside just south of Dublin.
	newmedia.colorado.edu /wwwboard/messages/1495.html (441 words)

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