Gregorian Chant

"AVE MARIA": MOLEY, OWEN and KORO

One of the objectives of Artists Without Walls (AWoW) is to build a multicultural community that springs from “creative chemistry.” By enabling the exchange of ideas, methods, and creative concepts by connecting people of various cultures and communities who can learn from each other and collaborate to create something new.

A few months ago, after meeting at an AWoW event, brothers from Ireland, Owen and Moley Ó Súilleabháin teamed up with the dynamic spoken word poet from Nigeria, Koro Koroye. They performed new works that bring together Latin Gregorian chant and sacred songs from ancient Ireland with poems-some in Koro’s ancient tribal language–and her contemporary themes of identity and individual expression. In this video, ideas of family, home, migration, self-discovery and transformation are seamlessly presented in a dynamic performance that honors tradition and rejoices in innovation.

We feel that this performance is most representative of Artists Without Walls’ mission.

**Owen O Suilleabhain, Koro Koroye, Moley O Suilleabhain**

MOLEY, OWEN AND KORO: AN ARTISTIC BLENDING OF CULTURES

One of the objectives of Artists Without Walls (AWoW) is enabling the exchange of ideas, methods, and creative concepts by connecting people of various cultures and communities.

A few months ago, brothers from Ireland, Owen and Moley Ó Súilleabháin, teamed up with the dynamic spoken word poet from Nigeria, Koro Koroye, after meeting at an AWoW Showcase. They performed new works that bring together Latin Gregorian chant and sacred songs from ancient Ireland with poems-some in Koro’s ancient tribal language–and her contemporary themes of identity and individual expression. In this video, ideas of family, home, migration, self-discovery and transformation are seamlessly presented in a dynamic performance that honors tradition and rejoices in innovation.

We feel that this performance is representative of Artists Without Walls’ vision, developing a multicultural community that springs from “creative chemistry.”

"SPOTLIGHT ON" OWEN AND MOLEY O SUILLEABHAIN

Who are Owen and Moley O Suilleabhain?

Owen and Moley are brothers from County Limerick and singers of varying styles, from Irish Rap to Gregorian Chant to Irish Sean Nos song. Owen and Moley’s original songs have garnered much attention from some stellar performers. Among them are English violinist Nigel Kennedy, who invited the brothers on tour, and Russell Crowe who is the executive producer of their current album ‘Happy Songs’.

What are you working on at the moment?

Two albums on the way! One ‘Folk Songs’ and another which is forthcoming is called ‘Sacred Songs’. We’ve just launched a new website too! www.owenandmoley.com

Do you have upcoming events you would like people to attend?

We’ll be at The Cell Theatre performing with Artists Without Walls Showcase on March 26^th. Come join us.

What are five things you can’t live without?

Potatoes, pseudo academic insights, cooking (potatoes), our “Irish Mammy,” and singing.

Your favorite quote at the moment and why?

“How good can you stand it,” is a really good mantra, which really dares one to realize and manifest the good things that are about to happen to us all! RECEIVE IT!

Who have you always wanted to work with and why?

We have always wanted to work with Paul McCartney. We find his songs inspirational. Bono wouldn’t be bad, either.

If you had the opportunity to ask someone when you were starting out for advice, who would you have asked and what would you have asked?

We would have asked all the wrong questions to the wrong person.

If you could dream about trying out something you haven’t tried out in the arts yet, what would that be?

We want to set up a circus, and we want to work with a top class choir. We want to perform a month long stint in Las Vegas. Also a full orchestra would be cool…

What was the best gift that someone gave you that inspired or facilitated an interest in your art.

Collaboration is really the gift that was given to us. We were lucky enough to hang and jam with some amazing musicians over the years, which gave us the ability and confidence to improvise and show our talents in high pressure, but informal environments. The time that people gave us and continue to give is inspirational!

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OWEN AND MOLEY O' SUILLEABHAIN AT THE IRISH ARTS CENTER THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Russell Crowe said of Artists Without Walls’ members Owen and Moley ‘O Suilleabhain, “I’m a huge fan of size2shoes, (as they call themselves) From the inspired mastery of their harmonies, to the streetwise intellect of their humor. Unique, unaffected, awesome.”

I first heard the brothers ‘O Suilleabhain at the Irish Consul General’s residence this past summer. Owen and Moley offered up a blend of ancient Irish sacred songs with modern pop tunes and mesmerized the audience with a brilliant musical performance. Particularly moving was a Gregorian Latin Chant, “Caminus Ardebat.” I’ve heard the ‘O Suilleabhains a number of times since that first hearing and as they bridge their musical act into other disciplines and performance opportunities the brothers continue to incorporate a deeper narrative into their performances.

This Saturday, February 23, Owen and Moley Ó Súilleabháin will be at the Irish Art Center for two performances, a special Family Show at 11AM and a concert at 8PM. Join them as they share their creative sound, layering vocal harmonies, guitars, harmonicas, percussion and strings to create a fusion of Irish folk and hip hop that is utterly delightful. The brothers have been featured in Ireland and America alongside The Chieftains, Bobby McFerrin, Russell Crowe and Sinéad O’Connor. I wholeheartedly recommend this unique and talented duo.

For ticket information click here: Irish Arts Center: Moley and Owen

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