Dr Mary McLaughlin
Interview topic:
The Irish Keen: Grief Rituals and the Otherworld
Mary speaks about the following topics during her interview:
1. Mary’s book called The Irish Keen: Grief Rituals and the Otherworld.
2. What's different about the ancient Irish Keen that makes it so unique.
3. The various elements that make up both the organic and ritual keen.
4. The role of women and the expression of their voice as part of the keen.
5. How to join the launch of Mary’s new book!
Mary’s interview aired on 9th August and is no longer available.
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Mary Mclaughlin is a singer/songwriter/teacher who is steeped in the Ulster Gaelic song tradition of her native Ireland where she was born and raised.
Mary records, performs and teaches workshops in Irish singing, technique and Gaelic song and culture. She has toured extensively throughout UK, Ireland and North America, teaching and performing at Celtic/Irish camps. She has recorded five CDs to international acclaim, written two song books and completed a PhD in Irish Otherworld Song, Her particular expertise is in the Keen, Gaelic Christmas songs and Fairy Song.
Currently she teaches Gaelic song in the Ulster tradition online to students from several countries through classes and individual lessons.
Find out more about Mary and her work below:
Website - www.marymclaughlin.com
Bandcamp - marymclaughlin.bandcamp.com
