Movie Description

The Chieftains

(2008)

Overview

Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its sound and popularity across the world for more than four decades. Featuring interviews with the current four members - fiddler Sean Keane, vocalist and bodhran player Kevin Conneff, flautist Matt Molloy and band leader Paddy Moloney, who plays pipes and whistle - and tributes from fans including Keith Richards, Sting, Elvis Costello, Sir James Galway and Andrea Corr.

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Original TitleThe Chieftains

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2008-03-14

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 59m

Homepagehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0094zrm

Production CompaniesBBC,BBC Four

Genres

  • Music
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Horror