Len Graham and Brían Ó hAirt--a night of Traditional Irish Song
Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt
September 2009 Northeastern US Tour
For immediate release: To speak of Ireland’s singing traditions is to draw from a patchwork of songs and singers, poets and tongues, histories and stories that reach as far back as fadó ó shin to as near as yesteryear. Its richness is matched only by Ireland’s famous shades of green or the subtle accents of her people scattered among provinces and counties, islands and parishes. To bring such disparate traditions together as Ulster’s ballads and Conamara’s lyrical sean-nós would seem contrary. However, the balance of Len Graham’s brassy, rich baritone and Brían Ó hAirt’s silver, clear tenor strikes a chord that touches the heart—that conveys volumes in each note they sing. Further balanced by stories, tunes, lilting and dance; Len and Brían create a magical backdrop for an enriching evening not often experienced even in Ireland.
Just so people know, Len will offer a workshop in singing, and Brain will hold one in sean nos dancing. Both at 5:00-6:30. $25 payable directly to the teachers. Reservations needed.
email irisnevins@verizon.net
Len Graham and Brían Ó hAirt--a night of Traditional Irish Song
Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt
September 2009 Northeastern US Tour
For immediate release: To speak of Ireland’s singing traditions is to draw from a patchwork of songs and singers, poets and tongues, histories and stories that reach as far back as fadó ó shin to as near as yesteryear. Its richness is matched only by Ireland’s famous shades of green or the subtle accents of her people scattered among provinces and counties, islands and parishes. To bring such disparate traditions together as Ulster’s ballads and Conamara’s lyrical sean-nós would seem contrary. However, the balance of Len Graham’s brassy, rich baritone and Brían Ó hAirt’s silver, clear tenor strikes a chord that touches the heart—that conveys volumes in each note they sing. Further balanced by stories, tunes, lilting and dance; Len and Brían create a magical backdrop for an enriching evening not often experienced even in Ireland.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by ohairt
Just so people know, Len will offer a workshop in singing, and Brain will hold one in sean nos dancing. Both at 5:00-6:30. $25 payable directly to the teachers. Reservations needed.
email irisnevins@verizon.net
# Posted on September 1st 2009 by irisnevins