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ISE MULCAHY DENISE CHAILA ABAIR | ‘Bothy/Bothan’ Blackbox Theatre, 19:30, TU Dublin, Grangegorman. Saturday March 16th. With performances from Landless, Len Graham, Choras, Scott Gardiner, and curated by performers Steve Byrne and Macdara Yeates, this promises to be a special evening. This year’s presentation of ABAIR, the long running oral traditions programme named ‘Bothy/Bothán’ brings together songs and stories from Ireland and Scotland exploring common themes, and examining the relationship between song and spoken word. Holly Munro Rí Rá Stage, 17:10-17:40, Sunday March 17th Brilliant Dublin folk/ electronica songstress blends a heady, introspective mix of sounds inspired by Joni Mitchell, Feist and Sylvan Esso, but imbues that with a unique voice and compositional bent that assured her latest record, the startling and beautiful ‘Up Against Your Nature’ saw well deserved acclaim. Faró Tigín, 15:00-15:45 & Halla Mór, 17:45 - 18.30. Sunday March 17th This traditional music collective and their repertoire of lively, stomping tunes was born out of a desperation to play over lockdown, with members finding themselves in parks like Blessington Basin, or under trees in Drumcondra. Since those early days, characterized by online sessions and remote collaboration, the band have since honed a striking blend of ancient styles with contemporary arrangements, and become a live unit of some significance. Louise Mulcahy le Chairde alla Mór, 19:00-19:45, Sunday 17th March Known as one of the best uileann pipers this country has yet produced, and an acclaimed flute player to boot, Louise Mulcahy brings an all star cast to this ecstatic celebration of Irish music, including harpist Michelle Mulcahey, and RTÉ Concert Orchestra Resident artist Zoë Conway and award winning guitarist, John McIntyre. The Deadlians Rí Rá Stage, 21:40-22:25, Sunday 17th March The trad infused psychedelic punk of The Deadlians has been mentioned to me dozens of times in interviews with bands like The Scratch and Lankum, and having caught them live a number of times over the last year, it’s easy to understand why. Wild, delirious, swaggering rock fronted by a true troubadour in Sean Fitzgerald, they are an infectious and raucous live proposition that are not to be missed. Denise Chaila Halla Mór, 21.-30-22:30, Sunday 17th March Zambian born, Limerick based sensation Denise Chaila plays a free performance as part of the festivities this year. Her singular, hook laden, Cillian Murphy approved alternative R n’ B has won her adulation across this country, won her the RTÉ Choice Music Prize and seen her lauded for her lyricism, her compositional idiosyncrasies and her fiercely independent vision for her artistry. A rare opportunity to catch one of the most compelling voices in Irish hip hop today. Niamh Bury Tigín, 22:00-22:30, Sunday 17th March The name Niamh Bury is a ubiquitous thing in Irish folk circles, and with a compelling voice and attention to the details of arrangement, it’s easy to hear why. The rich textures and fresh perspectives with which she interprets old, old songs is spellbinding, and as a new signee to Claddagh records, looks set to take flight in coming months. If you have even a passing interest in beautiful music, you owe it to yourself to find out why everyone is talking. For full listings and tickets: www.stpatricksfestival.ie PAGE 33