The Gloaming
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-Evocative of the elegantly sparse serenity of the Irish countryside, the music of The Gloaming is both deeply familiar and consistently surprising. Combining Irish tunes, ancient sean-nós song, and instrumental explorations over a backbone of spare minimalism, The Gloaming carves new paths, connecting deep folk traditions with New York’s contemporary scene. The group’s traditional sound is anchored by fiddle master Martin Hayes, hardanger innovator Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, guitarist Dennis Cahill, and Irish singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, while its contemporary edge comes from New York-based pianist Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman, known in indie music circles as a colleague of Antony and the Johnsons, The National, and Nico Muhly). In just a few short years, The Gloaming has become a huge draw in the UK and Europe, playing to capacity crowds in the world’s most prestigious venues and making music that is both ancient and utterly new. “Moves the music of Ireland in fascinating new directions.” (New Yorker)
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