Drawing from the Well | SAOITHE Episode 6: Dolly McMahon

Welcome to Drawing from the Well SAOITHE #6 featuring renowned Galway born singer Dolly McMahon. Dolly McMahon was born and raised in East Galway into a house that was rich in folklore, history and music. Her father Martin had a stór of local songs and seanchas which he passed on to his daughter Dolly. After marrying Ciarán Mac Mathúna in the mid 1950s, she moved to Dublin and became a central figure in the traditional music and ballad revival in the 1960s. Her album on the Claddagh label 'Dolly' was a seminal release in 1966. Dolly's style and repetoire has been an inspiration to younger singers including contemporary artiste Lisa Lambe. This interview opens a window to Dolly's unique musical background in conversation with Lisa with whom she has developed a close relationship.. SAOITHE offers in-depth conversations with seven of Ireland’s most influential and outstanding tradition bearers. Visit https://www.itma.ie/latest/news/dfte-... for information on all the artists in the series. For more information on this, and other projects at ITMA, please stay in touch by signing up to our monthly newsletter https://www.itma.ie/mailing-list/subs...