Anam - Songs for Hearts & Minds
2023–2024 · RTÉ2 · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E04 · Parke's Castle, Co Leitrim
Fri, 11 Oct, 9:05 am
Legendary fiddle player Martin Hayes joins the exceptional Kate Ellis for a special collaborative performance in Parke's Castle, Leitrim. MayKay will also bring us powerful performances from Claddagh Record signees Lemoncello and Kurdish/Syrian Singer Mohammad Syfkhan.
About
Following the huge success of last year's inaugural series, Anam – Songs for Hearts & Minds returns to RTÉ this September with a host of extraordinary Irish and international music talent gracing intimate and historical stages around the country. Produced in partnership by Other Voices and the Office of Public Works, this brand new four-part series brings together a dynamic and diverse group of artists. Across four weeks, Anam – Songs for Hearts & Minds takes viewers on a sonic journey, blending inspiring live performances with the beauty of some of Ireland's most prestigious National Monuments and Heritage Properties.
Episodes
- E01
Ormond Castle, Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary
Fri, 20 Sept· 60 minSeries two kicks off in Tipperary's Ormond Castle, with intimate performances by Muireann Bradley, musical polymath Uly and an exclusive solo set from Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker.
- E02
Portuma Castle. Co Galway
Fri, 27 Sept· 60 minOn this week's Anam Moncrieff brings pop perfection to the beautiful Portumna Castle. EFÉ shines bright on her Other Voices debut.
- E03
Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin
Fri, 4 Oct· 60 minAnam returns, with a flawless debut by gifted songwriter Sarah Crean, trad prodigy Piaras Ó Lorcáin gives an emotional performance and chart-topping drill stars deliver an explosive set in the historic Pearse Museum.
- E04
Parke's Castle, Co Leitrim
Fri, 11 Oct· 60 minLegendary fiddle player Martin Hayes joins the exceptional Kate Ellis for a special collaborative performance in Parke's Castle, Leitrim. MayKay will also bring us powerful performances from Claddagh Record signees Lemoncello and Kurdish/Syrian Singer Mohammad Syfkhan.