Photo credit: Molly Keane
8pm | Thursday 30 May | Live & Online
Livestreamed via othervoices.ie, RTÉ,ie & YouTube
This Thursday night, Other Voices and the Office of Public Works will bring audiences the series finale of this year’s digital edition of ‘Anam – Songs for Hearts & Minds’.
The spellbinding four-part series draws to a close this week with a trio of captivating musical performances set against the backdrop of the magnificent 17th Century Parke’s Castle in Co. Leitrim.
Presented by MayKay, the closing episode of the series welcomes a diverse line up of artists from the folk world. Fresh off the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Dublin-based alt-folk duo Lemoncello will bring viewers into their enigmatic world of intimate observations and ethereal harmonies to the picturesque shores of Lough Gill.
Also in this week’s show, Syrian-born multi-instrumentalist Mohammad Syfkhan his thrilling mix of electrified Kurdish, Arabic and Turkish sounds with breathtaking musicianship.
And finally, in a very special collaborative performance, legendary fiddle player Martin Hayes join forces with Crash Ensemble’s Artistic Director Kate Ellis for a set that promises to be a mesmerising demonstration of their combined talents, spanning the traditional and contemporary.
In the words of Philip King from Other Voices, “We are so delighted these magnificent buildings [like Parke’s Castle] will play host to some of the world’s great musicians and singers and that we can stream these performances the world over.”
While Minister of State with responsibility for Office of Public Works, Kieran O’Donnell T.D. stated: “Following on from the success of last year’s Other Voices music series as Minister for the OPW, I am very pleased that we are partnering once more with Other Voices and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This exciting project will celebrate the links between the arts, culture, history and heritage sites across the country. I look forward to musical performances from some of Ireland’s most talented artists – made all the more meaningful by the surrounds of these stunning historical buildings and locations.”
Performances will be streamed to the world via the Other Voices YouTube and on RTÉ.ie this Thursday at 8pm. Music fans can catch up on all previous Anam performances now on YouTube.
