“In addressing and bringing into light the shameful treatment of women in Irish history and in affording voice for their emancipation and empowerment, Barfoot, might just be one of the most important voices in contemporary Irish music” – FATEA Magazine
Ancestors is the latest music video from Cork based contemporary folk artist Lewis Barfoot and South Korean visual artist Narae Kim. It was filmed entirely on an iPhone amidst the breathtaking Sheep’s Head in West Cork. It is a mystic, majestic video and feels like a sacred healing ritual. Ethereal overlays, purifying elements of water and stunning shots of Lewis moving in nature coalesce to create a mesmerising, almost dreamlike, visual experience.
Scheduled for release on International Women’s Day, the video pays homage to the strength and resilience of Irish women throughout history who have paved the way for freedom, without necessarily experiencing it themselves. Ancestors is a heartfelt tribute to these women and their enduring legacy. It is taken from Barfoot’s sophomore album HOME, released in November 2023, and features guest vocalists Kerry Andrew (aka You Are Wolf), Sarah Dacey, MaJiKer, Ben See, Ellis Kerkhoven, Bren Ó Ruaidh, Elisabeth Flett and Justine Grounds.
“She sings like an angel, plays like an inspired Orpheus, and her lyrics are as uncompromising as reinforced concrete. Lewis has done it again. HOME is a stunning album” – At The Barrier
This is the third collaboration between Lewis and Narae Kim. Their last work was the superb animation Fisherman which premiered at the Cork International Film Festival (Nov 2020) and went onto screen at Irish Film London (Dec 2020), St Brigid!s Film Festival (2021), Cruinniú na nOg (2021), Chicago Irish Film Festival (2021). Irish Film Institute (2021), Athens International Film Festival, Ohio (2021) and The Still Voices Festival (Nov 2021).
