biography,singer

Song of Granite (2017)

Poster for Song of Granite

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Cast & Crew

Director
Pat Collins
  • Profile picture of Macdara Ó Fátharta
    Joe (60s) Macdara Ó Fátharta
  • Profile picture of Colm Seoighe
    Young Joe Colm Seoighe
  • Profile picture of Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
    Maire Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
  • Profile picture of Peadar Cox
    Darach Peadar Cox
  • Profile picture of Marcelo Arroyo
    Mario Marcelo Arroyo
  • Profile picture of David Ryan
    English Music Journalist David Ryan
  • Profile picture of Olga Wehrly
    Mary Heaney Olga Wehrly
  • Profile picture of Bríd Ní Neachtain
    Teacher Bríd Ní Neachtain

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Keywords

  • biography
  • singer