Micho Russell (1915-1994) was an Irish national treasure. A farmer who became a performer during the folk music revival of the 1960s, Micho was as at home on stage as he was in front of his own turf fire. His vast repertoire of beautiful old tunes, personal warmth and utterly unique approach to playing the tin whistle won him a loyal and enthusiastic following wherever he went. These remarkable recordings capture the magic of Micho's music and take the listener on a journey to the very roots of Irish music. Aside from five minutes of shared material, the audio and video formats are completely different from each other. ($7 discount on video if purchased with CD.) To order, call 800-431-1579 or click BOOKCH.COM links below CD now available from the iTunes Store — Download entire album for $9.99 (iTunes customers download CD booklet here free) "Easily the best of Micho's recordings" — The Rough Guide to Irish Music "One of the essential traditional albums of the year...a masterclass in the true values enshrined in traditional music...[the tracks] are consistently warmed by an intimacy that takes them off the stage and into the cottages, parlors and back-bar snugs where they belong." — Hot Press "Consummately played traditional music. Moving and exhilirating." — Mojo "In a tradition which produces many originals, Micho Russell was inimitable...These 22 tracks of whistle playing, singing and speech introductions stand as a radiant, vital memorial to one of the most joyful musicians in the Irish pantheon." — Irish Times "[No other recording was] as successful at conveying [Micho's] personality and music...Ireland's Whistling Ambassador is the last testament from one of the giants of Irish music in this century." — Irish Voice [ Sample Sound Clips | CD Track Listing | Video Track Listing | Transcriptions of Selected Tunes ] Ordering Information Call 800-431-1579 or click links below For Micho discount packages click here   Ireland's Whistling Ambassador Compact Disc       • Item #3246       • Total time 49:15; 22 tracks; 28-page booklet       • $16.95          Buy it now from BOOKCH.COM Ireland's Whistling Ambassador VHS Video NTSC format (Order NTSC video format if you live in North America, Japan, etc.)       • Item #3242       • Total time 28:30; 13 tunes and songs       • $19.95          Buy it now from BOOKCH.COM   Ireland's Whistling Ambassador VHS Video PAL format (Order PAL video format if you live in Europe, Australia, etc.)       • Item #324p       • Total time 28:30; 13 tunes and songs       • $19.95          Buy it now from BOOKCH.COM   MICHO RUSSELL DISCOUNT PACKAGES (Save $7)   Ireland's Whistling Ambassador CD w/VHS Video (NTSC) (Order NTSC video format if you live in North America, Japan, etc.)       • Item #3244       • Total Time 77:45; 35 tunes and songs       • $29.95          Buy it now from BOOKCH.COM   Ireland's Whistling Ambassador CD w/VHS Video (PAL) (Order PAL video format if you live in Europe, Australia, etc.)       • Item #3244p       • Total Time 77:45; 35 tunes and songs       • $29.95          Buy it now from BOOKCH.COM