Projects
Jiggy
Jiggy mixes and melds Irish traditional music, world rhythms and cutting-edge dance grooves. Jiggy took the internet by storm with their video ‘Silent Place’ celebrating the global togetherness of dance and to date it has clocked up more than 65 million views. This has introduced the band to a brand new audience worldwide and their debut album TRANSLATE went to number 1 in the world music charts in Ireland, United States, Canada, France, Australia, Poland & UK and they are now a big hit with festival audiences across the globe.
"What Jiggy do most successfully is prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that music is the heart and soul of the thriving, all-embracing multi-cultural arts scene in the Irish Republic. Translate is an exceptional and intoxicating album that will find its way into the heart and soul of an ever-increasing audience.” KLOF MAg
Pólca 4
Pólca 4 are guaranteed to get the foot tapping and blood flowing with their high energy shows and vigorous arrangements, mixing local polkas and slides with jigs, reels and songs. The band’s arrangements breathe new life into these time-honoured melodies, infusing them with their unique interpretations while preserving the essence of the traditional tunes.
Pólca 4's performances are characterised by lively interplay between Daire Bracken (fiddle), Pádraig Ó Sé (vocals & accordion), Gary O'Brien (guitar) and Robbie Harris (bodhrán & percussion), creating a musical tapestry that transports listeners to the heart of West Kerry.
Bully’s Acre
Bully’s Acre, a trio of like-minded musicians who came together in 2013 to explore traditional Irish tunes, flamencoesque brio and folk music from further afield. Accordion maestro Peter Browne, Argentine guitarist and composer Lucas González and percussionist Robbie Harris released their debut album,The Twelve Pins, Nov 2014. The album contains traditional Irish dance tunes and newly composed tunes by Billy McComiskey, Dónal Lunny, Michael McGoldrick and Charlie Lennon, a bulerías and air composed by Lucas and a bluegrass waltz composed by American guitarist Tony Rice.
“Anyone whose hips swivel to the opening bars of a tune will be smitten by this inventive collection. The Twelve Pins is a vigorous and fresh-faced debut.” THE IRISH TIMES ★★★★
Pontún
Pontún features Éamonn Galldubh on Whistle & Uilleann Pipes, Robbie Harris on Percussion, and Niwel Tsumbu on Guitar & Vocals. The legendary Steve Cooney also joins them on Bass. Irish music has always looked out beyond its borders, weaving itself into the fabric of music around the world. It is eloquently demonstrated in this collaboration that embraces folk traditions from Ireland and Africa. Éamonn Galldubh’s adventurous approach on the whistle and uilleann pipes is coupled with the masterfully elegant guitar and vocals of Congolese musician Niwel Tsumbu. Niwel’s cascades of rippling notes fill the role between lead and rhythm. This exciting interplay is underscored on fretless bass by legendary Australian musician and producer Steve Cooney. Percussionist Robbie Harris adds an infectious rhythmic accent driven by the Irish bodhrán and West African percussion of djembe and calabash.