Hear how the Scots-Irish migrations of the 19th century inspired some of America's great musical traditions. An Irish and American super-group showcases the lasting power of Celtic music and its influence on other genres, a roots music superstar performs and curates an evening of group improvisation, and traditional bluegrass and old-time music is celebrated.
This event, formerly titled Chris Thile: My Love Is in America, will be broadcast live and distributed nationwide by American Public Media.
Opening Carnegie Hall’s Migrations: The Making of America festival, Chris Thile leads an evening of traditional Scots, Irish, and American folk music—including old-time and bluegrass—that explores the evolution of these traditions and their continued impact on one another.
Performers
Chris Thile, Host, Mandolin, and Vocals Additional artists to be announced
This special double bill looks back to Scottish and Canadian roots while creating a progressive and thrilling new brand of music. Karine Polwart is a multi-award–winning Scottish songwriter, spoken-word performer, and essayist. She performs traditional music, as well as her own strikingly original, deeply personal and socially penetrating songs. Kaia Kater was born of African-Caribbean descent in Quebec. Her marvelously original music is influenced by the Canadian folk music of her parents and the years she studied and performed Appalachian music in West Virginia.
The Gloaming embodies the soul and history of Irish/Celtic music. Incorporating elements of jazz and contemporary music while remaining true to a lasting tradition, the group brings a freshness and vitality to traditional Irish music that defies labeling.
Performers
The Gloaming ·· Martin Hayes, Fiddle ·· Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh, Hardanger d'amore ·· Iarla Ó Lionáird, Vocals ·· Thomas Bartlett, Piano ·· Dennis Cahill, Guitar
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