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Memento Mori 2008 The Chieftains

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.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , Drama , Horror , Music
Production Companies BBC , BBC Four
Release Date 14 March 2008
59 mins