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Sean-Nós is Irish for Old-Style. Sean-Nós songs are by
definition pieces of ancient Irish music passed on
through the ages from parent to child, and Clare
Horgan is an acknowledged master of the genre. The
melodies, stories, and words often preceded literacy,
musical or otherwise. And yet they have survived, and
their value lies in their beauty of tone, timbre,
rhythm, melody and implied harmony as well as
inimitable ornamentation and the stories which serve
as a time-capsule into a life that is disappearing
quickly. The nostalgic themes of love of place,
romantic love, political upheaval, and celebrations of
sporting events from hunting and rowing to fishing and
football games, to poaching, dancing, making music,
and making potato cakes, form the fabric of Irish
rural life then and to a lesser extent, now. This
two-hour workshop will begin with Clare Horgan
introducing songs from each of the five Irish speaking
areas of Ireland in both Irish and English. Two of
these songs will be then be chosen as the focus for
the workshop, which will be learned and sung together,
with copies of words and some background information
supplied. All levels and ages welcome. No prior
knowledge of Irish is required.
At Community Church of New York, 40 East 35th Street
(lower level), New York NY 10016. Cosponsored by Folk
Music Society of New York. $35 fee payable on-site.
Reservations required. For reservations and
information please e-mail Clare Horgan at clarniargain
(at) icloud.com or call her at 1-347-968-3059.
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