Bí Liom Bí

Coughlan's, Douglas St.

Fri 4th Sep, 8:00 pm

‘Bí Liom Bí’

Aisling Lyons, Becky Ní Éallaithe & Muireann Ní Shé

A live tour of sean-nós song, traditional music and dance by 3 young women working at the forefront of Irish traditional practice. 







Bí Liom Bí brings together three exceptional artists working at the forefront of Irish traditional practice: harper, concertina player and composer Aisling Lyons, sean-nós dancer, singer and concertina player Becky Ní Éallaithe, and uilleann piper and singer Muireann Ní Shé.

Drawing on the rich traditions of their homeplaces - Cork, Connemara, and Clare, this newly formed trio presents a programme of sean-nós song, traditional music and dance that honours Ireland's living oral tradition while embracing fresh creative perspectives. Rooted in repertoire passed from generation to generation by ear, these songs and tunes carry the stories, emotions and histories of communities across Ireland.

Developed through an ongoing artistic collaboration, Bí Liom Bí weaves together music, song and dance in performances that are both deeply rooted in tradition and unmistakably contemporary. Alongside cherished traditional repertoire, the programme features newly composed works by Ní Shé and Lyons, reflecting the creativity and innovation these artists bring to their respective traditions.

Themes of the feminine voice, place, and the natural world, emerge through their set, offering an enticing exploration of how inherited traditions continue to evolve through the experiences of a new generation. Grounded in authenticity while driven by curiosity, Bí Liom Bí is a celebration of tradition as a living, breathing artform.




More at: https://linktr.ee/bi.liom.bi