Leah Song is a storyteller, song-catcher, and cultural bridge-builder, best known as the frontwoman of Rising Appalachia alongside her sister, Chloe. She plays claw-hammer banjo, bodhrán, and guitar, and is a keeper of both traditional and contemporary songs. For over two decades, she has carried her voice across borders, blending Appalachian folk and global roots music into songs that honor both land and lineage. Her repertoire includes Southern folk, old-world balladry, and Appalachian traditionals.
Leah has studied and worked alongside some of the greatest musicians and culture keepers of our time, including Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Bobby McFerrin, Bruce Molsky, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, Sheila Kay Adams, Martin Hayes, Cathy Jordan, Moya Brennan, Martin Shaw, Winona LaDuke, Joanna Macy, and more. She is joined on stage by a rotating cast of incredible musicians and multi-instrumentalists. Join her in gathering tools and teachings of resiliency, music, mythology, and celebration through sound.
the Scoil na mBuachaillí public debut of ’We Can Be Stars’ – written for George Lowden by the students of SNAMB in grattiude for George’s gift of a guitar to the school last year a ‘Sheeran’ by Lowden Acoustic Guitars
Join the Cigf25 Festival Allstars for a raucous Blues Session at the legendary Fahey’s Bar! This event pays homage to the rich heritage of blues music, which originated in African-American communities in the Deep South following the Civil War. The blues is deeply rooted in the soulful expressions of work songs, spirituals, and field hollers, capturing the essence of the struggles and triumphs of everyday life.
“Wave you arms all about and let the Lord hear you shout with West Cork’s favourite swinging jazz band! Founding members consist of dancing duo Paul and Mae, two Tonys and an Andrew; they’ve come together to bring you red hot jazz and dirty blues. Come prepared to get your soul saved and have a raucous time dancing the night away! This isn’t grandad’s jazz band, it’s Swing, You Sinners!”
Clonakilty Youth Orchestra is a dynamic and inclusive youth-led project which has been performing since 2014 under the volunteer supervision of local composer and violinist Justin Grounds. Come and hear the next generation of musicians play their take on classical, jazz and film music, featuring a special collaboration with youth choir ‘The Awesome Wonders’
“I am delighted to hear that following my launch, earlier this year of the Bliain na Gaeilge 2013, the local community in “Clon”, in the form of the recently formed “Clonakilty Dia Dhuiters” meet on a regular basis to ensure that the cúpla focail are preserved and indeed I am also aware that there is a strong emphasis on Gaeilge in the community with over 250 children educated daily through Irish in the local Gaelscoil”
Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann 5ú Bealtaine 2013, Cloch na gCoillte
Come join West Cork river group Clochán Uisce for music by the iver Feagle and experience the collective community connection to the river through our newly launched booklet music and song. This multidisciplinary book details the historical, ecological and cultural significance of the river that runs through our town. Live music by local young musicians. Kindly supported by the Credit Union