Hozier

I first heard ‘Sweet Liberty’ or ‘The Prayer of Sheil’ sung a cappella by Ian Lynch of Lankum, and was fascinated by it.

These words were written 200 years ago by Irish weaver and songwriter John Sheil and its attitude toward global solidarity in the face of oppression still resonates deeply today.

It felt an appropriate song to share on Monday night. Thank you to the wonderful @Meredi__ for arranging this song for strings and thank you again to @macklemore for putting together such an important evening.

🎥 @raykeoghmedia

Thank you to @macklemore for creating a moment in which the city of Dublin could focus its love, solidarity and spirit of witness for the Palestinian people and their experience. Thank you also to #Beogamusic, @KNEECAPCEOL, @liamcunningham1, #LinaMakhoul, @MarkRuffalo, #alanahadid, @m1deadprez and everyone else who made that evening what it was, I was very proud to be among you all.

📸 @raykeoghmedia #ChristianTierney @ZoeRain

Sharing in the shock and sorrow today at the news that we lost Glen Hansard.

Glen’s legacy reaches far beyond that of an Irish or Dublin musician who’s work became beloved globally; he was a uniquely central feature and vehicle of Irish story telling on both stage, screen and street for as long as many of us can remember.

Glen is so indelibly tied into the life and breath of Irish music, and particularly the city of Dublin, that it feels utterly surreal to imagine that he could be gone from us now.

His beautiful work was an inspirational component of my own and so many other’s upbringing and adult life, as was his consistent kindness, support and advocacy.
This was a man who gave a remarkable amount of himself to song itself, to his shows, to the city he loved and to a community of musicians who loved and admired him dearly.

I’ll be among countless artists and fans today reflecting on his impact on our own life and work. My thoughts in particular are with his family and close friends at this moment.

📷 @katemphotog

In honour of World Refugee Day last week, @Soundwaves_Art is auctioning one of the last remaining signed Artist Proofs created from the audio of #TooSweet.

This rare piece comes from a collection that is now completely sold out with all profits to benefit @WarChildUK and their work protecting, educating, and standing up for the rights of children affected by war.

Bid here: soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/au…

Join the listening session on March 17th 🖤

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