The Chieftains celebrate six decades of musical excellence with Chronicles: 60 Years of The Chieftains, a landmark career retrospective released November 12th, 2021 through Claddagh Records. This comprehensive collection spans from their debut Chieftains 1 through Voice of Ages, capturing the essence of one of Ireland's most celebrated ensembles.
Chronicles features iconic collaborations with The Rolling Stones, Paulo Nutini, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Van Morrison, and Sinéad O'Connor—a testament to the band's global influence and artistic reach. The set includes previously unreleased live recordings from The Royal Albert Hall and Cambridge Folk Festival, alongside rare archival material from the BBC and RTÉ.
Pressed across three vinyl records, this is the first complete career retrospective ever released by The Chieftains. An essential addition for traditional Irish music enthusiasts and collectors of world music's most enduring legacy.
