An Spailpín Fánach ‘Gals at Play’ with Mary Greene, Leslie Dowdall, Christiana Underwood, Cáit Ní Rian, Meadhbh Hayes.
Mary Greene
Originally from Waterford, Mary a member of the group Greenshine has long been an important element of the Cork folk scene. She loves the act of songwriting and likes to explore the magic in the everyday and the so-called 'ordinary'.
Leslie Dowdall
Leslie Alda Dowdall first hit the headlines as lead singer with celtic rock band, In Tua Nua. Passionate about music education for future generations, her well-established workshop project, Songcraft, teaches performance and singing skills to young aspiring artists.
Christina Underwood
Chicago born funk/soul singer Christiana Underwood, is a graduate of both Colaiste Stiofain Naofa and the Cork School of Music. She has collaborated extensively with DJ Stevie Grainger and her mother Karen Underwood.
Sara Corkery
Sara began her music journey aged eleven under the guitar tuition of Declan Sinnott. She graduated from MTU Cork School of Music with a master’s degree in performance, having previously graduated from the BMus degree with a First-Class honour in Classical Guitar, and was awarded the Barbara Harris Travel scholarship from MTU. She has been teaching both classical and acoustic guitar for over 25 years. Her guitar style reflects the music of Doc Watson, with her strengths in fingerstyle guitar work and flatpicking. Harmony vocals has always been part of her performances, having toured with Acapella vocal group ‘The Fallen Angels’ and with legendary Cork based band ‘The Joyful Mysteries’ with whom she released a critically acclaimed album.
Meadhbh Hayes
Originally from Clonakilty in West Cork, Meadhbh grew up immersed in Irish Folk Music. She has completed a masters at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, is due to release her first original single "How Do You Sleep With The Skies on Fire" in the Autumn.
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