Two of Ireland’s most outstanding and beloved singers join together
to present an exceptional evening of songs and stories. Maura
O'Connell and Karan Casey, both known for the depth, beauty and sheer
joy in their exploration and interpretation of songs, offer a special
tour in 2016-17. Through this show, A Celebration of Song and Life,
Maura O'Connell and Karan Casey explore and share with the audience
what it means to be Irish today, a woman today, a world view seen
through the broad emotional spectrum of song. Songs make the
connection between events and the impact they have on people’s lives
- a local happening, a geographical spot, a war or scene of violence,
a night of love, a season of loss or grief, the birth of a child, a
wedding, a funeral, happiness in the sunshine, the list is long.
Mostly though, this is about the sheer enjoyment of singing. The
collaboration allows both women a freshness in approach to their now
long established solo careers. This is a celebration of song and life.
“Their collaboration is a coming together of many years of honing
their craft, of digging inside their own emotional selves, of
exploring thousands of songs, making connections with them, allowing
the voice of a song to speak to them and listening carefully to that
voice.” Ellen Cranitch - RTE LyricFM Blending Irish and progressive
American folk singing styles, Maura O’Connell burst onto the trad
scene in the 1980s as vocalist with Irish super group De Danann. The
Ennis songbird’s singing career has brought her international
acclaim, two Grammy nominations and collaborations with everyone from
Bonnie Raitt, Nanci Griffith and Dolly Parton to Alison Krauss, The
Chieftains and Van Morrison. Karan Casey is one of the most
influential and innovative vocalists in Irish or American folk music.
She is the former lead singer with Solas, has recorded 6 solo albums
and performed with such luminaries as James Taylor, Liam Clancy, Peggy
Seeger, Mick Moloney and The Dubliners. Karan’s gorgeous, soulful
voice has featured on over 50 albums, she’s been a regular
contributor to Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion and has
recently appeared with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
music
nightlife
27
Views
29/07/2016 Last update