City of Music: Derry's Music Heritage

Step into a wonderful world of marching bands and balladeers, of choral champions and pop idols, of jazzmen and showbands, of opera divas and classical musicians, of icons and legends in the city of music and take a trip down through the years with Derry's best-loved musical ambassadors. <p>This treasury of Derry's finest singers and musicians shines a light on the intercontinental Victorian stars who graced the stages of Derry's old theatres and concert halls, charts the history of the marching-band tradition through the twentieth century and recalls the influx of American GIs during WWII and the new music they brought with them - jazz. </p> <p>Discover the origins of Danny Boy and "all songs bright and beautiful", share in the successes of our choirs in international competition, and take pride in the achievements of our schools as they nurture the talent of our youth. From Phil Coulter to the Undertones, Nadine Coyle to Peter Cunnah, experience what it is like to be at the very top of the tree in the music business. </p> <p>In City of Music, you will find an extensive collection of photographs and articles on those singers and musicians who have kept the Euterpean flame burning bright for future generations. </p> <p>Various authors/contributors.</p>