The Clew Bay Hotel // 26 Oct // 12:00
An Interactive Workshop Exploring a Distinctive Group of Traditional Songs.
In this workshop, Westport singer, Elizabeth Healy, will share her fascination for an important, though unexplored aspect of our cultural heritage: the genre of traditional songs known as Revenant Songs. Deeply rooted in Irish and international folklore, these songs narrate tales of the dead returning, mostly in full human form, to resolve unfinished earthly matters.
Participants will hear a selection of Revenant songs and will learn some examples.
Elizabeth will discuss the features and cultural significance of the songs, their original role in death and mourning, as well as their potential current value in addressing universal themes of grief, loss and transition.
Suitable for anyone of any age, with an interest in the Otherworld/or in traditional songs and singing. No singing experience required; experienced singers welcome.
Image: Untitled, by Jocelyn Merivale