Crossmaglen Sean nós singer features on new Gael Linn Album

The sean nós singing of Piaras Ó Lorcáin from Crossmaglen is getting national coverage on a new album inspired by the TG4 programme Bláth na hÓige.

The digital album has been released by Gael Linn, Aniar TV and TG4. The Irish language sean-nós song tradition is an integral part of Ireland's musical and cultural heritage. This vibrant oral tradition comes from the very heart of the Gaelic world. The hugely successful TG4 series features eight young singers at an emergent point of their musical lives. They collaborate under the musical direction of acclaimed sean-nós singer and musician Síle Denvir, 2023 recipient of Gradam Ceoil TG4, and the illustrious fiddle player Colm Mac Con Iomaire, at Stiúideo Cuan in Connemara, to develop their own understanding of the sean-nós tradition. Bláth na hÓige emerged from this creative retreat.

A ground-breaking album, it was recorded live-in-studio and demonstrates the beauty and depth of Ireland’s sean-nós tradition. Bláth na hÓige features some of the finest young musicians and singers who are intent on breaking musical moulds to reinvigorate and reimagine an essential aspect of their Gaelic culture.

The four provinces of Ireland are represented on Bláth na hÓige. It features the following superb performers: Séamus Ó Flatharta, Caoimhe Ní Fhlatharta, Máire Ní Churraoin, Étáin Ní Churraoin, Cathal Ó Curráin, Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich, Piaras Ó Lorcáin, Megan Nic Ruairí, Colm Mac Con Iomaire and Síle Denvir.

Bláth na hÓige will be available on most digital platforms on the renowned Gael Linn label from blathnahoige