BELLOWS FALLS — Celtic harpist and vocalist Ãine Minogue, will be celebrating the Celtic Mid-summer Solstice on Saturday, June 20, at 7:30 pm. This special concert is presented by Stone Church Arts at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St.
This Pan-Celtic odyssey is an evening of music, storytelling, and tradition tailored to the celebration of Celtic mid-summer traditions.
Áine Minogue is an Irish musician, vocalist, folklorist, and lecturer. She not only embodies the soul of traditional Irish music and dance through her sellout performances and many albums, but also is renowned for her deep, subtle, and nuanced understanding of the Celtic spirituality and culture from which the music arises.
Born in Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Minogue's large musical family encouraged her to pursue a number of different instruments during her youth. They played together as a family and attended fleadhs (traditional music festivals). But it was at the age of 12 while at boarding school in County Galway that Minogue discovered her true love - the harp - which she decided to pursue in lieu of the others.
After completing school she spent three years developing her talent as a harpist at Bunratty Castle, County Clare, then moved to the United States, settling in New England.
Minogue has played her harp for presidents and prime ministers, and she is a regular performer at folk festivals and concerts throughout the world.
Her profound love of traditional Irish music has led her to steep herself in the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Celtic world and lead workshops and given radio commentaries on the matter.