Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>A Killarney musician is behind a unique concert that blends both Irish and African traditional music as one.</h3>
As part of Culture Night in Killarney on September 17, Afro Trad Ireland will be a musical celebration of two ancient cultures, in music, song and stories.
The concert features Kilcummin&rsquo;s&nbsp;Tim O&rsquo;Shea (Guitar, Vocals and Bodhr&aacute;n), Ugandan Samuel Kiwanuka (Vocals &amp; Percussion)&nbsp;with Rosie Healy from Headford (Flute, Whistle and Vocals), and will take place at St&nbsp;Mary&rsquo;s Church of Ireland on Main St between 8 &#8211; 9.30pm.
&ldquo;As far as I can tell this has never been done before,&rdquo; Tim told the Killarney Advertiser. &ldquo;I know of Africans that sing Irish songs and Irish musicians that play African music but I have researched it and cannot find what we are doing. Samuel speaks English and can sing our Irish songs and we have learned the African verses of his songs.&rdquo;
Booking is essential &#8211; contact Tim at timoshea99@hotmail.com or on 087 2814550 to reserve tickets. Culture Night is funded by the Arts Council Ireland.

Irish and African traditional music concert first of its kind

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