Cumasc: Seisiúin sa Black Gate

Music

CUMASC: Séisiúin sa Black Gate is a music series that blends gorgeous concert film with intimate observational documentary and interview. Over 12 episodes, a mix of emerging and established artists - both Irish and international - come together in celebration of collaboration and creativity. Immense musical talent. Diverse voices, old and new. Moments of connection, bold and true. CUMASC captures them all with an air of spontaneous energy and joy. Traditions and imaginations merge seamlessly, resulting in utterly captivating performances and stunning new music.

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Ríoghnach Connolly, Sidiki Dembélé & Shunya

Episode 1

S2 E1 25m

Renowned vocalist and flautist, Ríoghnach Connolly, meets two immensely talented multi-instrumentalists, Sidiki Dembélé and Shunya. A gloriously spontaneous and inventive musical collaboration fusing Irish and West African traditions.

Saileog Ní Cheannabháin & John Francis Flynn

Episode 2

S2 E2 25m

John Francis Flynn, a folk singer and musician of power and passion. Saileóg Ní Cheannabháin, a sean-nós singer and musician steeped in the Connemara tradition. A captivating collaboration defined by love for Irish musical histories.

Róis & Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Episode 3

S2 E3 26m

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, an award-winning folk singer and musician rooted in sean-nós. Róis, a composer and multi-instrumentalist fusing Irish trad with many diverse genres. A revelatory meeting of two utterly vital, contemporary Irish voices.

Pauline Scanlon, Caoimhe Hopkinson & Austin Walkin' Cane

Episode 4

S2 E4 24m

Pauline Scanlon, Caoimhe Hopkinson, and Austin Walkin' Cane bring their talents as singers, songwriters, and guitarists to this entertaining fusion of musical cultures, stories, and legacies from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Niamh Regan & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh

Episode 5

S2 E5 26m

Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, a fiddler and composer is joined by Niamh Regan a singer-songwriter from Galway.

Naomi Berrill & Molly O'Mahony

Episode 6

S2 E6 25m

Naomi Berrill is a cellist, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer-songwriter who has lived in Italy for years. Naomi returns to her native Galway to collaborate with West Cork's Molly O'Mahony.

Brìghde Chaimbeul & Jack Talty

Episode 7

S2 E7 26m

Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading purveyor of experimental Celtic music and of the Scottish smallpipes. Joining her on this musical exploration between traditional Irish and Scottish music is Jack Talty, a concertina player and composer from Co. Clare.

Olesya Zdorovetska, Rónán Ó Snodaigh & Myles O'Reilly

Episode 8

S2 E8 25m

Rónán Ó Snodaigh, a world-renowned Irish singer and musician. Myles O'Reilly, a musician and music-documentary filmmaker. Olesya Zdorovetska, a Ukrainian vocalist, musician, and composer. A musical collaboration of mesmerising power.