RANN NA FEIRSTE musician Megan Nic Ruairí from will feature on two music series on TG4.
Bláth na hÓige will air tonight (Thursday) at 8pm and the second show is Buille which will air on Sunday, May 21 10.30pm.
Bláth na hÓige is an exciting new series that showcases the multi-faceted talents of the current generation of young singers who are dedicated to the art of sean-nós singing with a refreshing confidence, pride and dedication.
Also featured in the series along with Megan are siblings Caoimhe and Séamus Ó Flatharta, Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich, Cathal Ó Curráin, Piaras Ó Lorcáin and sisters Máire and Étáin Ní Churraoin.
Green shoots from the deep roots of the sean-nós singing tradition, from Conamara to Rann na Feirste, from Ráth Chairn to Oriall and from Corca Dhuibhne to Gaoth Dobhair, this project is an exciting adventure of artistic discovery for these young singers and a memorable waypoint on their musical journeys.
Each week features one of these young singers and tonight it’s Megan’s time in the spotlight.
Megan, a singer and pianist, began her musical journey with her family group Clann Mic Ruairí and is now a member of the band Big Love.
This is the final episode of the series and there will be a concert bringing all the performers together on Sunday, May 21 at 9.30pm.
That concert will be followed on Sunday night by the final episode of the series Buille which is an exciting and edgy music show that shines a light on some of the most talented and diverse musicians in Ireland today.
Megan also performs on this final episode this Sunday, May 21 at 10.30pm.
Filmed in front of a live audience in the iconic Dolan’s in Limerick – one of the country’s best and buzziest music venues – presenters Eve Belle from Donegal and Cian McCarthy were on hand to showcase an eclectic mix of top-tier performances.
There is everything from hip hop to jazz, rock to R&B.
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