Saoithe episode 5 features flute player Matt Molloy. As a solo artist and an integral part of The Chieftains since 1979, Matt stands apart as one of the country's truly outstanding musicians.
By the time Matt moved from his home in Ballaghadereen Co. Roscommon in the mid 1960s he had already gained a reputation for his musical ability on the flute, amassing a string of successes at the Fleadh and Oireachtas competitions. Once in Dublin he quickly became a leading figure in the bourgeoning music scene. A founder member of The Bothy Band, Matt also spent a short period with Planxty. He has enjoyed enduring and powerful musical relationships with many musicians including Liam O'Flynn, Seán Keane, Paul Brady, Tommy Peoples, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, and Dónal Lunny.
Join us online Wednesday 30 November at 8 pm (Irish time) for an in-depth conversation and tunes with Matt Molloy.
Available on ITMA KZfaq Channel, ITMA Facebook page, and ITMA website.
Ranging from earliest musical experiences, to sage advice to young people, to hopes for the future of the tradition, SAOITHE offers in-depth conversations with seven of Ireland’s most influential and outstanding tradition bearers.
Visit www.itma.ie/latest/news/dfte-... for information on all the artists in the series.
The long-format Q&A style interviews, with performance and illustrative archival recordings, expand our understanding of these artists by exploring their influences and by seeking out their personal philosophies as traditional artists.
The fortnightly series has already featured Christy Moore, Catherine McEvoy, Frankie Gavin and Sarah Ghriallais, and these videos are freely available to watch online on ITMA KZfaq and Facebook channels.
SAOITHE is an extension of ITMA’s online archival series Drawing from the Well which is available to watch here: www.itma.ie/drawingfromthewell