Nell Mescal, Ye Vagabonds, Cormac Begley, and many others feature in the new live music series capturing performances and conversations in some of Ireland’s most breathtaking historical landmarks.
In a brand new four-part series, Anam – Songs for Hearts & Minds takes viewers on a memorable musical adventure. The series, beginning on Thursday, November 2nd at 11 pm on RTÉ2, integrates inspiring live performances with the beauty of Ireland’s remarkable historic landmarks.
Produced in partnership with Other Voices and the Office of Public Works, the series kicks off in Cahir Castle, Co. Tipperary, with intimate performances by songwriters Lisa Hannigan, Paul Noonan, and Gemma Hayes who will come together to perform some stripped-back classics, cherished covers and unreleased gems.
As well as Cahir Castle, the series visits the Blasket Centre in Dunquin, close to Other Voices’ spiritual home of Dingle in West Kerry. In later episodes, performances are held in Kildare’s majestic Castletown House, Ireland’s first and largest Palladian-style house, and Desmond Castle in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
The series celebrates what’s about to happen musically in Ireland with exciting debuts from emerging Irish talents, including singer-songwriter Nell Mescal, bedroom pop-star Ezra Williams, and alt-folk act Kingfishr.
Viewers will also enjoy performances from Cormac Begley, Anna Mieke, Ye Vagabonds, and others.
Episode 1
Cahir Castle, Tipperary
Featuring Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes & Paul Noonan
Episode 2
Blasket Centre – Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Ye Vagabonds, Sam Amidon, Cormac Begley, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh,
Billy Mag Fhloinn & Gerry O’Beirne
Episode 3
Desmond Castle, Limerick
Featuring Nell Mescal, God Knows & Kingfishr
Episode 4
Castletown House, Kildare
Featuring Anna Mieke & Ezra Williams
Tune into the new series Anam – Songs for Hearts & Minds on Thursday 2nd November at 11pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
