FidlaNew Tune: Star Above The Garter
Some tunes carry a clear story. Others leave just enough mystery to keep you thinking long after the last note. “The Star Above the Garter” falls somewhere in between. At its core, this is a Sliabh Luachra slide, deeply tied to County Kerry and to a particular style of playing that emphasizes rhythm, lift, and flow. The tune is most often associated with Denis Murphy and Julia Clifford, siblings whose music helped define the sound of the…
