Celtic Conversations with Laoise Kelly

Westport, Co. Mayo native Laoise Kelly is regarded as the most significant harper of her generation – pioneering a new style of driving instrumental harping that’s showcased on her three critically acclaimed solo albums as well as collaborations on over 80 recordings. Laoise was a founding member of traditional group Bumblebees with whom she recorded two albums and toured extensively, and a founding member of Fiddletree, a group from America, Cape Breton, and Scotland who play eight instruments made from the same tree by Cape Breton luthier Otis Tomas. She has recorded on more than 80 albums with many of Ireland’s foremost artists and tours regularly with different collaborators.

This program is part of a free series in association with the Celtic Colours International Festival showcasing musicians performing at this year’s festival.
Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating.