Episode 4
In the Connemara Gaeltacht, Imelda further uncovers our rich heritage with a visit to
the archives of Raidió na Gaeltachta. Today’s generation Séamus and Caoimhe Uí
Fhlatharta, Síle Denvir and Caitlín Ní Chualáin guide Imelda on a deep-rooted
Connemara sean-nós song.
Clár 4
i nGaeltacht Chonamara, aimsíonn Imelda tuilleadh dár n-oidhreacht shaibhir le cuairt
ar chartlanna Raidió na Gaeltachta. Treoraíonn na hamhránaithe Séamus agus
Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, Síle Denvir agus Caitlín Ní Chualáin Imelda i dtaobh amhráin
sean-nóis atá fréamhaithe go domhain i gConamara.
Series Overview
In a new six-part series, Imelda May embarks on an exploratory and emotional journey across Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions as she challenges her relationship with the Irish language through songs and sean-nós singing.
She spends time with some incredible female singers who teach her some sean-nós songs, as well as local singers from the Gaeltacht regions who have carried these traditions across generations. Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Ann Mulqueen, Caitlín Ní Chualáin and Maighread & Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill open their hearts to listen and help Imelda achieve a lifelong goal of fluency in Irish sean-nós or at least understanding the deep art of performing this cherished tradition.
Throughout the series, Imelda explores the archives of some of the incredible music collectors that went before her, from Risteard De Hindeberg to Elizabeth “Bess” Cronin. Along the way, she is joined by expert sean-nós singer and ethnomusicologist Lillis O’Laoire, as well as fellow musicians Liam O’Maonlai and Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta.
A new sense of pride, belonging and identity is reawakened, as Imelda performs deep from the heart, and the work of these great collectors is rightly brought centre stage.
