Imaginational Anthem Vol. XIV : Ireland

To mark the 20th anniversary of Tompkins Square, the ever-adventurous imprint hands the reins of its Imaginational Anthem series’ 14th volume to Irish guitarist Cian Nugent, who assembles a vivid cross-section of his island’s six-string lineage. Jigs rub shoulders with free-form excursions, centuries-old airs get refracted through contemporary prisms, and the result is a restless, deeply rooted tribute to Ireland’s enduring guitar vernacular.