
A new fusion of African and Irish rhythms and songs will await the audience at a special concert in St Mary’s Church of Ireland next Saturday night at 8.00pm.
It features the talents of Killarney musician Tim O’Shea and Ugandan native Samuel Kiwanuka who is living in Tralee.
Those in attendance can expect a mix of African and Irish vocals and drums, guitar and assorted hand percussion with pulsating African drums and lilting Irish and African vocals.


Tim O’Shea has been working solo and in several bands since the late 1980s and he is a veteran of the folk music scene home and abroad.
As a singer, guitarist and Irish percussionist, Tim’s repertoire draws from the native music of Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry folk traditions and the singing of Irish and Scottish folk artists.
Tim has toured India, USA, Australia, New Zealand and most of Europe over the last 30 years, including performances in Germany for the past 33 years. He has six albums to his credit and is working on this seventh.
Samuel Kiwanuka has a passion for drumming and singing dating back to his childhood. Since his arrival in Ireland, he has been actively involved in choirs and drumming groups, including Different Skins and Drum Dance Ireland and now Afro Trad Ireland.
He has been a regular instructor at drum circles and drumming workshops in Ireland for years. Samuel teaches songs from his native Africa and has a deep understanding for music. His gentle and un-assuming nature, endears him to audiences of all types.
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