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Ó Euskadi go hÉirinn - The Basque Irish Connection
20, Sep 2009 - 10:38
Ó Euskadi go hÉirinn - The Basque Irish Connection
TRADITIONAL MUSIC Monday 21st September 8.00pm
Could this be the longest-awaited reunion tour in history? Recent studies have revealed a common ancestry between the Irish and Basques dating back some 8,000 years, both peoples fiercely proud of their musical heritage. Music Network brings together world-class musicians from the two traditions for this very special tour: All-Ireland Champion on both fiddle and concertina, Killarney-born Niamh Ni Charra; Ibon Koteron, one of the Basque country’s best-known musicians and exponent of the alboka (Basque hornpipe) and dultzaina (similar to a Breton bombarde); and Dublin-born Gavin Ralston, the guitarist of choice for such luminaries as Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, Steve Wickham and Anúna.
Niamh Ní Charra's website
Music Network website
Adm.: €15 / €12 (concessions)
“Niamh Ni Charra… quite simply, ground breaking. This is masterclass musicianship, and a legend in the making.” - Alex Gallacher, Folk Radio UK
“Ibon Koteron is alboka’s leading present-day player.” - Andrew Cronshaw, fRoots
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