Hailing from the west of Ireland, Cian Finn is a producer & vocalist inspired by the sounds of soul, blues and reggae.

Currently working with some of the most respected acts in contemporary dub music, Cian has performed live with Mad Professor, Zion Train, Iration Steppas, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Dubwise, Cornerstone Roots, Dubkasm, and Radikal Guru. His vocal tracks have been remixed by Manasseh, RSD, Phaeleh, and Indigo.

He was lead vocalist and a founding member of Irish reggae group Intinn. They were a mainstay of the Irish festival circuit and over the last 7 years playing across the UK, France, Spain and Italy. In 2010 Intinn were declared “Best Upcoming Reggae Act in UK and Ireland” at the One Love Festival in London..

Cian has featured both live and in the studio with globally renowned traditional Irish group De Danann. Recently returned from a tour of Scotland, England, Germany, France and Poland with Radikal Guru, he has also performed live in New Zealand, in India at the MTV Sunburn festival and in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Known for his vibrant onstage presence and impassioned voice, Cian’s shows voyage through reggae rhythms to bouncing dubstep, interspersed with soulful acapella moments. This is an artist rooted deeply in the Celtic spirit, his songwriting is infused with insight and positivity, carrying forward the flame of conscious music.

Cian is currently nearing completion of his first solo album produced by Prince Fatty.

 

Releases:

    2008 – “Intinn” album
    2009 – “Inillusions” with Radikal Guru on the Dub Out of Poland vol III compilation.
    2010 – Vinyl and Digital release of “This Applies” on Moonshine Records with Radikal Guru + remix by Hatti Vatti (2012).
    2011 – Vinyl and Digital release of “Babylon Skys” on Moonshine Records with Radikal Guru + remixes by RSD and Adam Prescott (2012).
    2012 – Vinyl and DIgital release of “You” with Hatti Vatti+ remixes by Phaeleh, and Indigo.
    2012 - Vinyl and DIgital release of “Ireland” and “9 Years”i+ remixes by Dub Dynasty, Radikal Guru, Alpha Steppa and Bukkha

Navá is a group of young musicians exploring the relationship between the ancient musical cultures of Ireland and Persia. It is comprised of folk/bluegrass musicians Paddy Kiernan and Niall Hughes, and Iranian born brothers Shahab and Shayan Coohe. Since forming in early 2016 they have performed at The Silk Road Film Festival, Bray Jazz Festival, Electric Picnic, as part of the 'Listen At' and ‘Kaleidoscope’ concert series, and have received national airplay on RTE1's 'Arena Arts Show' and RTE Lyric FM's 'The Blue of the Night' radio show.

Their debut album, ‘Tapestry’ was recorded at Hellfire Studios, an intimate studio in the Dublin Mountains, overseen by Adrian Hart (I Draw Slow, Yurodny) and Tony Byrne (Julie Fowlis, Danù), and supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

The album charts a unique sonic landscape, weaving material from the Irish and Persian traditions into a beguiling tapestry of sound, and treats listeners to a joyous exploration of the connection between two venerable musical cultures.
"Listening to the cross-cultural blend of Navá one would think the two musical cultures of Persia and Ireland had been historically connected. They haven’t...until now. A pioneering musical collaboration."
Carl Corcoran, presenter of ‘The Blue of the Night’,  RTE Lyric FM.

Kelly-Anne Byrne is a DJ/Radio Presenter from Dublin. 
Present: The Beat Goes On every Friday The Face Radio Brooklyn, 2-4pm EST, 7-9 GMT. 
Past: Today FM/TXFM

Paddy is one of Ireland's most in-demand banjo players and teachers. He currently plays with Roots/Bluegrass band Lands End, the Niall Toner Band, progressive folk band Pine Marten, Perisan/Irish crossover band Navá, ballad group Rake The Ashes, and gigs regularly in Ireland and the UK. His banjo playing has also been featured in the dance world, in works by Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company and the National Ballet of Ireland. Constantly pushing boundaries on his instrument, Paddy was the first 5 string banjo player to graduate from the University of Limerick’s MA in Traditional Music Programme.

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