Karan Casey, former lead singer of Solas and one of the most powerful voices in Irish music today, presents the timeless Celtic myth of the Silkie- the seal who becomes a girl. This poigant story (known to many from the movie "The Secret Of Roan Inish") comes to life with a new and wonderful telling writtewn by playwright Marina Carr. Karan's animated storytelling combined with original songs and the sounds of Irish fiddles, pipes, whistles and concertnas weaves an interactive, family musical experience that explored the mystical and magical traditions of the Emerald Isle.
Including performances by: Máiréd Ni Mhaonaigh (Altan), Larla O Lionarid (Afro Celt Sound System), Niall Vallely (concertina virtuosa from Nomos), Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill