Téada, now firmly established as one of Irish music's leading exponents on the international world music stage, continues to be driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes inherited from previous generations of musicians.
Since 2001, when the freshly-formed band landed a spot on the innovative Irish television show Flosc, Téada, has evolved to frequent headline performances at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Israel and Australia. A notable highlight was a headlining appearance to a 30,000-audience in Brittany during 2006, a year which also saw the band launch a hugely successful CD/DVD 'Inné Amárach', released by Gael Linn and Compass Records.
With lush Irish orchestration, Téada, meaning "strings" in the Irish language revels in the vibrant traditional music of Ireland, deftly playing up its structural intricacies while preserving the timeless energy of the reels, jigs, hornpipes, and other lesser-known tunes in the repertoire.
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BEWLEYS CAFE THEATRE - April 22nd
Don't miss Téada members, Oisín Mac Diarmada, Paul Finn & Tristan Rosenstock in the intimate setting of Bewley's Cafe Theatre, Grafton Street in Dublin on Tuesday April 22nd. The concert, organised by Gael Linn, beings at 6pm and tickets can be reserved by calling 087 2547574. Admission 15 euro, including complimentary finger food.
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ABOUT IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
Following much-heralded 2005/2006 tours, which sold out in many cities, Irish Christmas in America returns in December 2007 with a spellbinding presentation of seasonal Irish cultural traditions.
Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of award-winning traditional Irish group Téada, the cast also includes one of Ireland’s leading female vocalists, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh of Danú, and Téada’s Sean McElwain on guitar and Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán/narration. A photographic slide show, combining evocatively with engaging narrative brings a rich historical context. The magic of the Irish harp and uilleann pipes from leading exponents Gráinne Hambly and Tommy Martin augments the rhythmic pulse of Abbey Magill and Siena Hickey's stunning Irish dance. Mingling ancient traditions with the contemporary artistry of some of Ireland’s finest performers, the enchanting show brings the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey throughout America in December 2007.
Visit the Irish Christmas in America website
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SCOIL CHEOIL NA BOTHA
Video footage of the Scoil Cheoil na Botha weekend organised by Seán Mc Elwain is now available on YouTube
Click here to view YouTube
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REVIEWS
Read reviews of Téada's new album here
>> Click Here to Read Review
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YOUTUBE
Check out new Téada clip on YouTube - click here
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MY SPACE
Check us out on My Space. Just follow the link below
>> www.myspace.com/teadamusic
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