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The Irish language sean-nós song tradition is an integral part of Ireland's musical and cultural landscape. An oral, living tradition, this tradition goes to the very heart of the Gaelic tradition. In this series we follow these young singers as they go about their musical lives. We see them collaborate under the musical direction of renowned sean-nós singer Síle Denvir and the illustrious fiddle player Colm Mac Con Iomaire at Stiúideo Cuan in Connemara, as they creatively make their own of this sean-nós tradition.

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Cathal Ó Curráin

Episode 1

S1 E1 24m

In the first episode we meet singer, bouzouki, banjo and fiddle player; Cathal Ó Curráin from Gaoth Dobhair.

Caoimhe & Séamus Uí Fhlatharta

Episode 2

S1 E2 25m

This series is an exciting adventure of artistic discovery for eight of the best young singers and a memorable waypoint on their musical journeys as they come together in Stúideo Cuan to make their own of the sean-nós tradition.

Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich

Episode 3

S1 E3 24m

In this episode we meet Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich from Baile na bPoc in Corca Dhuibhne, a versatile musician, singer and composer.

Piaras Ó Lorcáin

Episode 4

S1 E4 25m

In this episode we meet Piaras Ó Lorcáin from Crossmaglen in Armagh who has been steeped in the poetry and singing tradition of Oirialla, his native area.

Máire & Étáin Ní Churraoin

Episode 5

S1 E5 25m

In this episode we meet two sisters Máire and Étain Ní Churraoin from the Rath Cairn Gaeltacht in Co. Meath.

Megan Nic Ruairí

Episode 6

S1 E6 24m

In this episode we meet singer and pianist Megan Nic Ruairí from Rann na Feirste who began her musical journey with her family group Clann Mic Ruairí and is now a member of the band Big Love.

Ceolchoirm

Episode 7

S1 E7 51m

In this magical concert from The Pepper Canister at the TradFest Temple Bar 2023 we will see the result of the work as they perform live as a group for the first time.