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Róisín Elsafty
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| Origin | Connemara, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Róisín Elsafty is a talented singer from Connemara, Ireland. She is famous for her unique style of traditional Irish singing called sean-nós. This means "old style" in Irish. Róisín grew up speaking Irish, which is her native language.
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About Róisín Elsafty
Her Family and Background
Róisín comes from a very musical family. Her mother, Treasa Ní Cheannabháin, was a highly respected singer. Róisín also has sisters, including Naisrín Elsafty, who are also performers. Her stepfather, Saber Elsafty, is from Egypt.
Her Musical Journey
Róisín made her first recording in 1996. She sang with her mother on an album called L'art du sean-nós. Since then, she has appeared on several other music albums.
Róisín has performed with famous musicians like Dónal Lunny. She has also sung with accordion player Máirtín O’Connor. They have performed in big concert halls, including in Vienna and Dublin.
She has also performed with a group called The Irish Consort. In this group, she sang alongside tenor John Elwes. Other members played instruments like the bass viol and the traditional Irish harp.
In 2007, Róisín released her own CD called Má bhíonn tú liom Bí liom. This means "If you are with me, truly be with me". The album featured both old traditional songs and new music. Dónal Lunny helped produce this album. Musicians like Máirtín O’Connor and Ronan Browne also played on it.
In 2010, Róisín won an IMA award. This award recognized her as the Best Sean Nós singer.
Music for a Cause
Róisín and her family care deeply about helping others. They support peace and fairness for people in Palestine. Róisín even recorded a special song called "An Phailistín" (Palestine). She sang it in both Irish and Arabic to show her support for civil rights.
Her Albums and TV Appearances
Solo Albums
- 2007 – Má bhíonn tú liom Bí liom
Other Albums and Collaborations
- 2005 – Musique du monde: Irlande – L'art du Sean-Nos (with Treasa Ní Cheannabháin)
TV Shows
- 2005 – Other Voices: Songs from a Room – episode 13, where she appeared as herself.
Find Out More
- Róisín Elsafty's official website: http://www.roisinelsafty.com/roisinelsafty.com/Failte.html
- Tour dates for Róisín Elsafty, free music, photographs and videos.
