Songwriter and performer Iarla Ó Lionáird appears in "Cumasc: Seisiúin sa Black Gate," a music series now streaming on TG4.Jono Margetts, courtesy of TG4
The second season of the collaborative music program “Cumasc” is available now on TG4 player.
Produced by Black Gate Productions, "Cumasc: Seisiúin sa Black Gate" blends beautiful musical collaborative performances with intimate observational documentary and candid interviews.
In 12 episodes filmed in the heart of Galway city, a variety of emerging and established talents - both Irish and international - come together in celebration of creative exploration and expression. Each episode concludes with the performance of a new piece of music; the result of collaboration between immensely talented artists.
This is a loving portrait not only of musical traditions shared across borders and oceans, but of the limitless potential of the creative spirit.
The series features Irish and International acts such as: Iarla Ó Lionáird, Cormac McCarthy, Matthew Berrill, Zoë Conway, Renaud Garcia-Fons, Róisin Chambers, Casper Clausen, Susan O'Neill & Phil Christie, Olesya Zdorovetska, Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Myles O’ Reilly, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Jack Talty, Naomi Berrill, Molly O’Mahony, Niamh Regan & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Pauline Scanlon, Caoimhe Hopkinson, Austin Walkin’ Cane, Róis, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin & John Francis Flynn, Ríoghnach Connolly, Sidiki Dembélé and Shunya.
“We brought musicians of diverse traditions together for one day, in a merging of musical cultures and creative freedom. We asked them to create two pieces, and ‘Cumasc’ is what unfolded," says series director Mia Mullarkey.
"While filming the series, I had incredibly rich conversations with renowned musicians such as Iarla Ó Lionáird, Zoë Conway, Renaud Garcia Fons and John Francis Flynn. It was a great pleasure observing masterful artists weaving their melodies and traditions together, listening to their insights on the emotions, the craft, the heritage of music. I have no doubt that music-lovers are going to feel moved and inspired when they get to watch Cumasc Season 2.”
Watch the trailer for the new series below:
All 12 episodes of "Cumasc: Seisiúin sa Black Gate" are available for streaming now on TG4 and can be found here.