Enjoy Celtic and Irish-rooted Americana tunes with songs and hilarity from the trio "The Irish in America." The well-known trio features Cathy Clasper-Torch on fiddle and harmonies, singer Ed Sweeney on guitar, banjo, and singer Mary King on the Celtic harp, bodhran (Irish drum).
This is a fun, interactive family programs featuring a beginner-friendly Irish jig, sing-alongs, and stories from Mary's sweet and silly Donegal family!
About the Performer: Mary King is a Celtic harpist specializing in weddings and special events. King was a recipient for the Southern New England apprentice program as a Master Celtic harpist in 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 seasons. She is a founding member of "Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song," a well-known R.I traditional Irish group. Both her parents came from Ireland and gave her a real love of Celtic music that has been her pathway to other genres of music.
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