#11 Ruairi Glasheen - Percussionist, composer, filmmaker and educator

Irish with Mollie

Episode 11: Ruairi Glasheen is an award-winning percussionist, composer, filmmaker and educator based in London. Drawn by the limitless creativity and possibilities of being a percussionist, and indeed a love of drums and percussion from all around the world, Ruairi spreads his passion through diverse global projects including workshops, orchestras, filmmaking and collaborations, for which he has won many prestigious awards and accolades. Ruairi has led a truly illustrious career in music, released documentaries such as Hidden Drummers of Iran, and has developed courses online.

We talk about students' confidence shifting, the positive power of music, the story of the Bodhrán, enjoying the process, preserving our culture, and reifying Irishness.

Enjoy! Thank you for listening :)

Agus go raibh míle maith agat, a Ruairi! It was such a pleasure and a privilege to be in conversation with you!

Find Ruairi on instagram @ruairi_glasheen

and www.ruairiglasheen.net