Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Pauline Scanlon, Tom Morrow, and John Doyle

Music Network continues its 40th anniversary celebrations with a dynamic new collaboration featuring four of Ireland’s most outstanding traditional musicians.

This sensational new ensemble unites the phenomenal voices of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Pauline Scanlon, two of Ireland’s most striking interpreters of traditional and contemporary song. Their seamless vocal blend, rich, emotive and deeply rooted in the tradition, promises to create moments of pure magic. 

Joining them are Tom Morrow, Dervish’s distinguished fiddle player, whose effortless style and artistry have graced stages worldwide, and acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter John Doyle, renowned for his dynamic musicianship and creative flair.

Together they will weave new interpretations with time-honoured tradition in an evening of exquisite harmonies, fiery instrumentals and musical storytelling at its finest.

A renowned artist with a proven record of performance, recording and innovation, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award-winning traditional singer and musician from Corca Dhuibhne, West Kerry. Muireann is a leading exponent of the sean-nós style, and loves to engage with audiences to share her love of the Irish song tradition. Her childhood in West Kerry saw her immersed in a rich cultural environment and vital living tradition. This was to be hugely influential on the foundation of her distinctive vocal and instrumental sound.

Pauline Scanlon’s voice is truly unique. Working with artists such as Damien Dempsey and Sinéad O’Connor, she has featured as harmony vocalist on countless albums. Bird on the Wire, her collaboration with The Whileaways exploring the songs of Leonard Cohen, has led to sell out performances in venues across the UK and Ireland while her pairing with John Spillane has delighted audiences around Ireland.

Tom Morrow has been a key member of the world-renowned Dervish since 1998, touring extensively on the international stage and elevating the status of Irish music around the globe. He began playing music at an early age with fellow Co. Leitrim native Tommy Maguire, and he honed his craft around the county playing with Paddy McDermott’s Cornafean Group and Antoin McGabhann. While studying in Limerick, Tom played and toured with many leading musicians including uilleann piper Mick O’Brien and flautist Conor Byrne.

A founder member of the super group Solas, John’s powerhouse rhythmic guitar style and innovative arrangements were instrumental to their success. With Solas, John performed to sold out audiences nationally and internationally as well as appearing on many national TV and radio programs: NBC’s The Today Show, various programs for National Public Radio and Public Radio International, A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, E-Town and World Cafe as part of that critically acclaimed group. He also received three NAIRD awards and a Grammy nomination for the band’s self-titled first recording.