“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
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Coopershill Public House, 6 School St, Peterborough, NH 03458
What a Sunday this will be! Come watch the World Cup Final, and then keep the party going with a session with Ishna! Ishna will start playing at approximately 5:30pm, immediately following the World Cup - bring your dancing shoes, your hunger and thirst, and your love for some great Irish music!
Ishna is bringing its unique energy and musicianship to a private house concert in beautiful Nantucket, MA. Want more information? Want Ishna to come perform at your house? We'd love to hear from you! Email: info@ishnamusic.com
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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"!
While the band is based in Boston, it is fronted by Ciaran Nagle & Tara Novak - who live in beautiful Peterborough NH. They are thrilled to "bring the band home" to close out the summer season of Music in Depot Park. This family concert series is free - bring your chair, a blanket, a picnic... but come early, because spaces fill up quickly!
Free
Ishna is thrilled to headline the only official Middle Earth live-action-role-playing (LARP) festival! Tolkien's Shire comes to life for this 5-night-4-day event, with Ishna's memorable music as the backdrop. See you at the Shire!
