Áine Minogue, Irish Harp & Vocals
Sat, Sep 17
|Unitarian Universalist Society
Áine Minogue is close enough to her Celtic sources to be nourished by them, but not so close they root her to the spot. -Billboard Magazine
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
Unitarian Universalist Society, 121 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
Guests
About the event
As traditional Irish music and dance continue to enjoy phenomenal success both in the United States and in Ireland, Áine has worked to explore their themes and to understand their very essence. Her voice, though uniquely her own, also reflects the lyricism and richness to be found in Irish music, mythology, and poetry.
Áine Minogue proves beyond reasonable doubt why the harp is indeed the instrument of angels….” LA TIMES
Born and raised in Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Áine comes from a large musical family and an environment in which she was encouraged to pursue expertise in a number of different instruments. This broad knowledge of Irish traditional music has underpinned her success in arranging and composing her own music.
Her music can often be heard on the major networks as soundtracks to some of America’s favorite shows. Her album “Celtic Lamentations” was awarded Celtic Album of the Year in 2005…