Roisin Dubh - My Little Black Rose - My Dark Rosaleen

Published: June 9, 2012, 1 p.m.

Learn more at www.Irishroots.com Todays Video Short from the Irish Roots Cafe http://youtu.be/QluEaKQGNoM An Irish Sean Nos song, said to date as far back as the 16th century. It is a lament for a love, as well a culture and nation lost. As sung by Mike O'Laughlin live at the Irish Roots Cafe, and recorded by www.Irishroots.com This highly ornamented version, bears some controversy today as to the 'unconventional' use of the Irish language in spots. The matter rests with Sean Nos and the singers of yore. The officially accepted lyrics to this version of the song will appear on our web page at www.Irishroots.com