LÃadan’s mesmerising singing and creative instrumental music have been captivating audiences throughout Ireland, Europe and America since the band’s formation in Spring 2004. Blending together their rich musical backgrounds, these six talented young ladies create a fresh and exciting sound that explores both traditional and new material. From Galway, Limerick and Dublin, this inspiring all-female band comprises of six members: SÃle Denvir, harpist; Deirdre Chawke, piano accordion; Valerie Casey and Claire Dolan, fiddles; Sarah-Jane Woods, flute; Elaine Cormican, whistles.
The uniqueness of LÃadan lies in the deeply traditional essence of their music and in each band member’s ability to shine both instrumentally and vocally. LÃadan’s stage presence exudes a group personality that is both vibrant and engaging. Their tune playing features striking string and reed rhythms and accompaniments while always keeping the melody central to their arrangements. Coupled with that, the members are highly talented vocalists, displaying an astounding ability to move audiences with their settings of traditional and sean-nós song in the Gaelic and English language, using acapella, harmonies and instrumental arrangements.
LÃadan’s distinctive and innovative sound has won them such prestigious awards as ‘Best Live Band’ at the Lorient Interceltic Festival, 2005, and ‘Best Vocal Group’ at the International Pan Celtic Festival, 2005. Their eagerly awaited debut album was launched by Máire Bhreathnach in The Village, Dublin in September 2006, followed by a subsequent nationwide launch tour. LÃadan’s CD has already received critical acclaim from highly regarded musicians such as MÃcheál Ó Súilleabháin, Bill Whelan and Paul Brock. LÃadan have recently returned from a US with The Chieftains and they shall be joining them again in June for a tour of Japan.
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