Niamh de Búrca
NationalityIrish
Known forSinger

Niamh de Búrca, is an Irish traditional and folk singer who helped promote the use of the Irish language in music.[1]

Biography

.[2][3] De Búrca released her solo album, An áit a bhfuil do chroí . . .Where your heart lies in 2006. The album included songs dating back to the 17th century and more which De Búrca's mother, Síghle, taught her.[4][5][6]

De Búrca was selected by TG4 to work with other experts in the selection of the traditional Irish music award, Gradam Ceoil, recipients.[7] A fluent Irish speaker and proponent of the Irish language De Búrca worked with Gael Linn for 43 years until she retired from her post in 2019. She was responsible for the Siansa Gael Linn competition.[8][9][10][11]

References and sources

  1. ↑ Dowling, Martin (24 February 2016). Traditional Music and Irish Society: Historical Perspectives. Routledge. ISBN 9781317008408.
  2. ↑ draiochtmusic (13 January 2007). "Michael Rooney On Tour With June Mccormack & Niamh De Burca". Concertina.net Discussion Forums. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  3. ↑ Gray, Jim (5 November 2007). "Local musicians in tune with President". independent. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "Hands Across the Water: From Gaelic to Graceland". Irish America. 1 February 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "Opening lines". The Irish Times. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "TRADITIONAL". The Irish Times. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  7. ↑ "About Gradam Ceoil". TG4. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "Ceili House Saturday 28 December 2019 - RTÉ Radio 1". Ceili House (in Welsh). 28 December 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "Two Laois groups through to national trad music final". Laois Today. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "Scéal Ghael-Linn". CIC. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  11. ↑ "Slán le Niamh". Gael Linn (in Irish). 29 August 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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