Niamh de Búrca explained

Niamh de Búrca
Nationality:Irish
Known For:Singer

Niamh de Búrca, is an Irish traditional and folk singer who helped promote the use of the Irish language in music.[1]

Biography

.[2] [3] De Búrca released her solo album, An áit a bhfuil do chroí . . .Where your heart lies in 2006. The album included songs dating back to the 17th century and more which De Búrca's mother, Síghle, taught her.[4] [5] [6]

De Búrca was selected by TG4 to work with other experts in the selection of the traditional Irish music award, Gradam Ceoil, recipients.[7] A fluent Irish speaker and proponent of the Irish language De Búrca worked with Gael Linn for 43 years until she retired from her post in 2019. She was responsible for the Siansa Gael Linn competition.[8] [9] [10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Traditional Music and Irish Society: Historical Perspectives. 9781317008408 . Dowling . Martin . 24 February 2016 . Routledge .
  2. Web site: draiochtmusic . Michael Rooney On Tour With June Mccormack & Niamh De Burca . Concertina.net Discussion Forums . 2007-01-13 . 2020-05-01.
  3. Web site: Gray . Jim . Local musicians in tune with President . independent . 2007-11-05 . 2020-05-01.
  4. Web site: Hands Across the Water: From Gaelic to Graceland . Irish America . 2006-02-01 . 2020-05-01.
  5. News: Opening lines . The Irish Times . 2013-03-21 . 2020-05-01.
  6. News: TRADITIONAL . The Irish Times . 2013-03-21 . 2020-05-01.
  7. Web site: About Gradam Ceoil . TG4 . 2016-12-14 . 2020-05-01.
  8. Web site: Ceili House Saturday 28 December 2019 - RTÉ Radio 1 . Ceili House . 2019-12-28 . cy . 2020-05-01.
  9. Web site: Two Laois groups through to national trad music final . Laois Today . 2017-02-17 . 2020-05-01.
  10. Web site: Scéal Ghael-Linn . CIC . 2020-05-01.
  11. Web site: Slán le Niamh . Gael Linn . 2019-08-29 . Irish . 2020-05-01.

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