“Superb debut album” with “beautifully crafted recreations of Irish Traditional Music”
~ World Music Central
"Stirring tune sets, perfectly crafted arrangements, deep respect for the tradition,
and a playful way with its interpretation" ~ Irish Music Magazine
Ishna is a Boston-based contemporary Irish folk band, exploring the traditional repertoire of Ireland within the context of a global setting. It is fronted by husband-wife duo Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak, and has been together as this lineup of 6 musicians for more than a decade.
Ishna's performance is energetic and uplifting, infusing new rhythms, vocal harmonies, and unexpected twists into the beloved music and stories of Ireland. Ishna captures the nostalgia of the old sod while having its feet firmly planted in the Ireland of today.
Read More about Ishna here: About Ishna
Check Out Ishna's Debut Album: Slí Amach: Way Out
“Ishna's enchanting performances invite listeners on a journey through time, celebrating the rich traditions of Celtic culture with every spirited tune and captivating story.”
- Mike Chadhina, Co-Founder: Northlands Music & Arts Festival; Director: Peterborough Concert Series
“Kudos to Ishna for an unbelievable performance the other night. It was so well received and perhaps the most successful concert I've ever presented! I will definitely have Ishna back on my concert series next year.”
- Peter Clemente, presenter/director for the Performing Arts Center at Assumption University, Worcester MA
Watch more of Ishna on the Video page:
Ishna Promo Videos
Coopershill Public House, 6 School St, Peterborough, NH 03458
What could be better on a Sunday afternoon than some Irish music? Come grab some great food and a pint of Guinness at Coopershill and enjoy the tunes and shenanigans of members of the band "Ishna"!
Ishna is thrilled to make its debut at the legendary Burren, as part of the Brian O'Donovan Legacy Series. At this special concert, Ishna will be featuring its newly released album, "Slí Amach: Way Out". From energetic fiddle & pipes duets, to humorous tales to rousing ballads, this show explores the traditional repertoire of Ireland within the context of a global setting, infusing new rhythms and harmonies into the music.
$27 - $37
Monadnock Folklore Society - Nelson Town Hall, 7 Nelson Common Road, Nelson, NH 03457
"From There to Here" features the music of the debut album of Ishna, "Slí Amach: Way Out". A group of 6 acoustic musicians and singers, Ishna explores the traditional repertoire of Ireland within the context of a global setting. Ishna is fronted by Irish Tenor Ciarán Nagle and fiddler/vocalist Tara Novak (both of Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors). The husband-and-wife duo bring their humor and dynamic energy to the stage, and are accompanied by their stellar band of traditional musicians: Dan Meyers: uilleann pipes/whistles; Bjorn Wennas – guitar; David McGrory – piano/accordion/banjo; Brian O’Neill – bodhrán/percussion.
Ishna’s performance is energetic and uplifting, infusing new rhythms and harmonies into their traditional repertoire. For Ishna, music is about finding common connections. They invite the audience into the fold of their community and to experience the beloved music of Ireland in a new way.
$25 in advance, $30 at door
Ishna invites you to join them for this new acoustic music series in Boston! We'll be playing once a month at Foundation Kitchen in Charlestown. Bring your instrument, your voice, your favorite song or poem and join in the craic! Great pizza, pasta, drinks, and an afternoon guaranteed to be full of craic!
Upstate Irish Arts Center, Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205
"From There to Here" features the music of the debut album of Ishna, "Slí Amach: Way Out". A group of 6 acoustic musicians and singers, Ishna explores the traditional repertoire of Ireland within the context of a global setting. Ishna is fronted by Irish Tenor Ciarán Nagle and fiddler/vocalist Tara Novak (both of Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors). The husband-and-wife duo bring their humor and dynamic energy to the stage, and are accompanied by their stellar band of traditional musicians: Dan Meyers: uilleann pipes/whistles; Bjorn Wennas – guitar; David McGrory – piano/accordion/banjo; Brian O’Neill – bodhrán/percussion.
Ishna’s performance is energetic and uplifting, infusing new rhythms and harmonies into their traditional repertoire. For Ishna, music is about finding common connections. They invite the audience into the fold of their community and to experience the beloved music of Ireland in a new way.
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