Concert of Irish
Traditional Singing, ‘IN TWO MINDS’
Sunday, April 6th, 2014,
7:00 pm -- $15.
Tipper Review Room, 2066 Kingsway
(at Victoria Drive)
‘In Two
Minds’ is a collaboration that captures the magic of Irish traditional singing.
Len Graham is one of Ireland’s best-known singers, having gained an
international reputation for his inimitable singing style. Brían Ó hAirt, an
American singer, continues to gather repute for his ability to share
traditional music and dance. Through many seasons of collaboration, the two
have distilled the best of these traditions into a performance that weaves
stories, songs, tunes and dance into one tradition.
For more on Len and Brian, visit
their websites: www.storyandsong.com
and www.buamusic.com or
view them on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAJP2zcF-V8&feature=sharenoembed&list=PLljYJ9_5EQkYOkOTK8eT-VruWRgq0TSVK
Tickets available at the door but
advance reservations encouraged.
RSVP:
ken.h.hamer@gmail.com
Len and
Brian will also offer afternoon workshops
Sunday,
April 6th -- see below for more information.
Dance workshop: Sunday,
April 6th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm,
Location to be announced
The
Connemara Sean-nós Dance Tradition with Brían Ó hAirt
Come
learn the Connemara style of sean-nós dancing--a dance form similar to Cape
Breton and Acadian step-dancing. Learn the basic Connemara step for both jigs
and reels. Those with more advanced skills will be challenged with free-formed
dancing focusing on the unique rhythm of various dance tunes. Please bring a
pair of flat-soled shoes with hard leather or plastic soles. NO IRISH DANCING
HARD SHOES PLEASE.
Cost: $20. per person. Please
email ken.h.hamer@gmail.com
to register.
Singing workshop: Sunday,
April 6th, 2:00 - 3:30pm,
Tipper Review Room, 2066 Kingsway
The
Ulster Song Tradition with Len Graham
This
workshop will focus on the song repertoire of the northern Ulster tradition.
Examples of ballads, children's songs and songs translated from the Irish
language will be shared with students
along with their deeper meanings and background and historical setting. Ornamentation
and phrasing will be discussed as well as the basics needed to establish a
personal singing style. Lyric sheets will be supplied. Though not necessary,
students are encouraged to bring a recording device.
Cost: $20. per person. Please
email Ken.h.hamer@gmail.com
to register.
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