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CAOIN by vocalist/artist Ceara Conway will have its world premiere in Glór on April 8. For this concert and album vocalist/artist Ceara collaborates with producer Seán Mac Erlaine, musicians Kevin Murphy (Cello), Ultan O’Brien (Viola/Fiddle) of Slow Moving Clouds, Seán Mac Erlaine (clarinet, electronics) and Francesco Turrisi (piano). The ensemble will deliver a collection of sean nós songs that explore the beautiful sounds and sentiments of longing and loss found in traditional praise songs, lullabies with core emphasis on the traditional Irish ‘caoineadh’ or lament. Ceara Conway has gained recognition for her singing in traditional repertoires across cultures from Irish traditional sean nós, to Portuguese, Arabic and African song and Gregorian Chant. The essence of her music is its unique hybridity, a merging of her love and respect for tradition coupled with her interest in new styles, genres, and contemporary music. Speaking about it, Ceara says, “Caoin was born out of my love for singing Irish traditional sean nós songs …
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