DIANE CANNON

Since then, Diane Cannon has continued on her path, performing numerous concerts around the world (Europe, Asia, North America) and collaborating on various projects. She spent three years working with a Japanese choreographer, performing in both Ireland and Japan. Her international performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and tours with the Danceperados of Ireland show.

Diane Cannon is a singer, musician and composer from the Donegal Gaeltacht, renowned for her unique interpretation of sean-nós in Irish Gaelic. Rooted in Donegal’s rich vocal tradition, her work bridges the gap between tradition and modernity through collaborations with renowned artists from Ireland and Scotland.
Her eagerly awaited second album, 'Mín na Craoibhe', takes its name from a hamlet at the foot of Mount Errigal, Donegal’s iconic mountain and the birthplace of Diane’s family. This elegant album, produced by the celebrated musician and producer Dónal O’Connor, also features musical accompaniment from some of the leading figures on the Irish music scene: Steve Cooney and Paul Meehan (guitar), Dónal O’Connor (fiddle and harmonium), John McSherry and Francis McIlduff (uilleann pipes and low whistle), Conor McCreanor (double bass) and a string quintet led by Belfast-based composer Paul Campbell.
This excellent album is based on interviews with singers and custodians of the tradition, who shared their repertoire with Diane. These include Brian, Danny Minnie Ó Domhnaill, Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin, Lillis Ó Laoire, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde and Cathal Ó Searcaigh, who wrote the song that gave the album its title. The other nine tracks are traditional tunes. Together, these songs reveal the legends, memories and living traditions of this region in north-west Ireland.
Presented in the highly original form of a 74-page booklet, entirely bilingual and featuring magnificent illustrations by Jesse Smith, the collection explores the stories, meanings and cultural heritage behind these songs. Undoubtedly one of the most successful albums of the year.

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