Traditional Irish sean-nós singer |
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"This is a beautifully packaged showcase for an astonishing new voice" Michael Quinn (Songlines) reviews Rógaire Dubh
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This is one of the most beautiful albums I have ever
heard. I replayed it over and over. ."...at once epic and highly disorientating… it sounds truly extraordinary… personally I’ve found this one of the most captivating discs of sean-nós singing I’ve encountered in recent years.” - David Kidman (The Living Tradition) in 2008 on the CD Rógaire Dubh |
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Lorcan Mac Mathuna, or Lorcán Mac Mathúna as it is correctly spelt, is a Dublin based sean nós singer. Dublin is also where he was raised and he is proud of the connectedness between his traditional singing style and his urban nurturing.
Lorcan’s interpretation of sean nos is distinct and his concerts and album have garnered praise from audience and critics alike. His innovative approach to recording and performance involve complex and beautiful arrangements of sean nos songs. He has arranged songs with the likes of Caoimhin O Raghallaighe and Mick O’Brien. His band Couplaheads are available for bookings.
Lorcan
is an innovative and dynamic musician - which is not a paradox in traditional
music by the
way – and
has performed and collaborated with widely differing musicians. His understanding
of sean nos rather is aided by an appreciation
and grasp of the nuances in many different musical styles. He has worked with
traditional, jazz, and classical musicians.