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IMDL Digital Concert Series - Nuadán
The IMDL 2021 Digital Concert Series continues tomorrow 30th April with Nuadán in a concert filmed on location at The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Nuadán are a vibrant band from the Déise (Co. Waterford) who play a wide range of traditional tunes and sing sean-nós, macaronic and traditional songs in English. The band focuses on keeping alive the tradition they were brought up with, while also adding something new to the music. Each member of the band brings a flavour of their own to the ensemble, which gives a fresh and energetic feel to their music.
In January 2016 Nuadán launched their debut album, Lá Laindí Lugha, which was received extremely well by a national and international audience. They have since played at many festivals and concerts nationwide, including Traidphicnic 2017 in Spiddal, Kilkenny TradFest 2017, the Fleadh Nua in Ennis and the Gala Concert at the Chief O’Neill Festival Bantry in 2018. In 2019 they launched their second album, Dén Díobháil, at the Ennis Trad Fest. This new album has received an even better response, frequently featuring on national and international radio stations.
The band comprises of An Rinn brothers Cárthach Ó Faoláin (accordion, melodeon, vocals), Macdara Ó Faoláin (bouzouki, piano, fiddle, vocals) and Pax Ó Faoláin (fiddle, bodhrán, vocals) with Iarlaith MacGabhann (flute, whistles) from Dublin.
“Nuadán, with their impeccable musicianship, have crafted this collection of tunes and songs with assurance and taste, and it exemplifies the rich musical traditions of their native Déise. Intimate and authentic, compact and diverse, full of grace, goodness and gorgeous melodies: pure music!” Steve Cooney
This specially commissioned concert is presented with support from Culture Ireland.
Stream tickets £10 from www.thelockinn.io/imdl, available for 7 days after release.
Further dates in the IMDL 2021 Digital Concert Series:
14 May - Concert filmed on location at Cnoc na Gaoithe, Tulla: The Boruma Trio
28 May - Concert filmed on location at The Dock, Carrick on Shannon: Saileog Ní Cheannabháin
