Episode Notes

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This clip was filmed at Milwaukee Irish Fest where each year Ireland's Oireachtas winners perform in the Gaeltacht Tent. It's by far, one of my favorite features of the annual festival. The 2008 Milwaukee Irish Fest will be held August 14-17.

Performers:
Brian Ó Cuinneagáin - Sean-Nós Dancer
Meaití Jó Shéamuis - Uilleann Pipes
Johnny Connolly - Melodeon
Éamon Ó Donnchadha - Flute
Gearóid Ó Mórdha - Flute
Ray Mac Mánais - Keyboards
Órla Ní Cheallaigh - Tin Whistle
Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin - Guitar

More information at www.antoireachtas.ie

LISTEN TO PART 2 OF THIS PODCAST...Emer de Bara from Oireachtas na Gaeilge tells a bit more about Irish music and dance...and talks about the dancer featured in this video.

Comments from our blog

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1 lifestylescribe

very good toe-tap dancing! is it just me or is he mixing traditional moves with modern harlem style? very good indeed!

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2 on March 25, 2008 at 8:06 am2 irishfireside

I can see the connection. Sean-Nós dates back before the type of dance most people are familiar with…like the Riverdance-style of step dancing.

Have a listen to our interview with Emer de Barra and she talks a bit about the more free-form dancing…and how the whole body dances in sean-nós. You can check it out at:

http://irishfireside.com/40oireachtas.htm

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