In Conversation with Pax O Faolain

Published: Oct. 25, 2020, 12:45 p.m.

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Nuad\\xe1n are a vibrant band from the D\\xe9ise who play a wide range of traditional tunes and sing sean-n\\xf3s, macaronic and traditional songs in English.The band focuses on keeping the tradition they were brought up with alive, while also adding something new to the music.Each member of the band brings a flavour of their own to the ensemble, which brings a fresh and energetic feel to their music.This new album contains new compositions, interesting arrangements and musical references to some of their main influences on a wide range of instruments.The band comprises of brothers C\\xe1rthach \\xd3 Faol\\xe1in (accordion, melodeon, vocals), Macdara \\xd3 Faol\\xe1in (bouzouki, piano, fiddle, vocals), Pax \\xd3 Faol\\xe1in (fiddle, bodhr\\xe1n, vocals) from An Rinn and Iarlaith MacGabhann (flute, whistles) from Dublin.Nuad\\xe1n have played at many festivals and concerts nationwide including the Gala Concert at the Chief O\\u2019Neill Festival Bantry in 2018, Traidphicnic 2017 in Spiddal , Kilkenny TradFest 2017 and the Fleadh Nua in Ennis.

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