Irland har också exporterat fantastisk musik av andra slag, t ex Van Morrison och U2.
Men ikväll blir det den vackraste och varmaste sortens irländsk folkmusik. Starkt förankrad i öns karga mylla, men med modern hållning till ursprunget. En magisk afton utlovas!
Cathal McConnell – flöjt, sång
Gerry O´Connor – fiol
Martin Quinn – dragspel, sång
För mer info kommer här en mer utförlig presentation på engelska:
The music of south Ulster has been a hidden gem too long.
With the decline of the Irish language came also the decline in the music and song, however thanks to the work of the many folklorists and collectors who were aware of the value of the local tradition it is alive and well and continues to evolve.
There is presently a revival amongst many musicians searching out and playing the music and singing the songs of their ancestors. From south Armagh to south Donegal lies many a hidden pocket where the traditions have been carried on.
Here we present three of the finest exponents of south Ulster music. Collectively this trio bring a celebration of our rich musical heritage. This is music in its pure form played in modern times but managing to maintain the vibrancy charm
and fluent nature of past masters.
The redoubtable Cathal McConnell (flute & voice) from Ballinaleck Co. Fermanagh is known the length and breath of the country for his musical charm and wit, he is also a founding member of the famed International group The Boys of the Lough.
Gerry OConnor from Dundalk Co. Louth has long been regarded for his highly accomplished style of fiddle playing, his work with the bands Lá Lugh and Skylark has played a significant role in bringing the music of south Ulster to the fore.
From a long lineage of singers and raconteurs of traditional songs and stories from the Mullaghbane area of south Armagh comes accordionist Martin Quinn. Martin has long had an interest in the wealth of local music. Alongside Gerry he is
currently a member of the band Oirealla whose work concentrates on the music of Ulster.
The music of south Ulster is a wonderfully distinctive set of accents, styles, sounds and customs which greatly enhance the traditional music spectrum in Ireland. Much of it has been in constant use through the revival years since the 1950s, but discreetly so, for it has not had the cause or the occasion to trumpet its existence. Its striking palette of colours and textures has, however, been well documented – recorded and passed down by local folklorists, collectors and musicians who were aware of the value of local culture. From south Armagh to south Donegal there are many discrete pockets where this music simply continues to be part of living. Elements of it too have surfaced too in the mouths and fingers of professional players; such is Dúlamán, the Co. Louth song made iconic by Clannad.
Musicians of the area in recent years have become more acutely appreciative of this song, music and dance body, as they develop their repertoires with melody and imagery which was once so familiar to their predecessors. Cathal, Gerry and Martin present a celebration of carefully chosen elements of the South Ulster heritage. Their music invokes the charm and ease of past aesthetic geniuses whose sounds still today have challenge, meaning and artistic satisfaction for audiences in the 21st century.
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