AARON SMITH // BABY QUEEN // BERWYN // CHUBBY AND THE GANG // CMAT // DENISE CHAILA // GEESE // HOLLY HUMBERSTONE // KENNYHOOPLA // LUZ // MICHELLE // OSCAR LANG // PEACH TREE RASCALS // REMI WOLF // TAYO SOUND The Road To The Great Escape will take place across multiple venues on the 10 th & 11 th May 2021 with two-day tickets priced from €17.50 on sale … Places Matter conference in Galway next week will explore diversity and opportunity in the arts in Ireland. And dance with the sun in every footstep. 2,051 Likes, 137 Comments - Denise Chaila (@denisechaila) on Instagram: “I have been waiting to say this for AGES! It’s my pleasure to finally (finally!!) Speaking after her performance, Denise said: ‘I was only able to enjoy that performance recently, there were a lot of people who loved it, but there were also a lot of people who saw it as a direct challenge to their Irishness. It’s a sound that you can’t predict.’ The space and the production value can easily trick you into forgetting that the stream is live, and so too does the sheer precision of Chaila’s performance, expertly rendered, and impossibly polished. I’m not sure if I am where I ‘should be’. Her lyrics are biting insights into “identity, belonging, and home.” In a set comprised of spoken word and hip hop, she speaks to victims of assault, promotes the work of Rape Crisis Midwest, and dedicates poetry to women and girls experiencing systemic oppression. It’s hard not to draw parallels when Chaila spits ‘I dance on the graves of dead traditions’ in one of Ireland’s most conventional historic institutes. The fact that Chaila was able to convey the sentiment of a nation in one perfect line displays both the depth and skill of the Zambian-born, Irish-bred rapper and MC. The night will also guest appearances drawn from Ireland’s fertile city music scenes in Limerick, Cork and Dublin and … Anseo Lyrics: If you’re looking for your black James Bond? It’s essential. Speaking Up, Singing Louder' show which takes place Sunday, February 9 at the National Concert Hall. The video for rising South East all-star Denise Chaila’s ‘Chaila’, which we premiered here recently, has dropped. All the promises I have made to myself. The highlight of the set comes with the Sim Simma Records track ‘Man Like Me’. All the ways I have refused to abandon myself. Denise Chaila. When Beyoncé took to the Louvre in Paris to film her video for ‘Apeshit’, the significance of the location was profound; a black woman shutting down one of the world’s most celebrated collections of European art (consisting mostly of white subjects by white artists), inserting her experience into these annals of art history. They say healing is a journey, not a destination. Social distancing as artistic choiceThe highlight of the set comes with the Sim Simma Records track ‘Man Like Me’. announce…” Tochas Usher Nó Ceol Araibíse Mhuintir Elsafty. Denise Chaila – in her compelling hour in the National Gallery – reaches out and speaks to those for whom courage is challenged further. Members of task force include the Arts Council, Lord Mayors of Dublin and Cork, government departments and the campaigning organisation Give us the Night. Let go of regret. ‘Isn’t Dinner Nice’ is a poem Chaila once promised herself she would never perform again, following an emotional performance at an event for REPEAL a few years prior. We have prayed and sang together, and I’m taking in this moment. Ri Ra Lyrics: Got a rí rá Hallelujah / Feeling so Sinne fianna, I will not fall / Got a bualadh bos for my drive / Keep the pressure on / Never lessen that’s lesson one / Got a rí ra Hallelujah Black James Bond anseoWhen Beyoncé took to the Louvre in Paris to film her video for ‘Apeshit’, the significance of the location was profound; a black woman shutting down one of the world’s most celebrated collections of European art (consisting mostly of white subjects by white artists), inserting her experience into these annals of art history. As we know from our podca… I am art too. In sharing the album on Bandcamp, Chaila wrote these lovely contextual words for the release, worth resharing here. . The clip was directed by Mark Logan and produced by COLLECTiVE Films. To watch the full performance, visit www.rte.ie/player/series/other-voices-courage/SI0000006916?epguid=PI000015703. It’s hard not to be moved by the image; physical distancing and artistic intimacy. The space is acoustically primed for art music ensembles, and culturally aligned with the historically high-brow, the traditionally dignified. Chaila while sharing a mellifluous previously hidden R&B singing talent on Go Bravely for the first time publicly, is still working things through in private. We’ve covered the background to this point for the Limerick artist, poet and thoughtful speaker extensively to date but by anyone’s standards, pandemic or not, it’s been a marquee year for Chaila. I’m definitely not where I thought I would be at this point in my life. The pace which Chaila delivers this sentiment ripples with the same fluidity as her unstoppable flow throughout her verses. MO’OV’US (moreofus) is spearheaded by the Clare MC God Knows (Rusangano Family) and anchored by a full-length collaborative set between God Knows, rising Zambian-Limerick rapper/ spoken word artist Denise Chaila and Cork electronic producer and beatmaker Bantum. Andrea Cleary writes about a significant moment for Irish hip hop. Denise Chaila has spelled out her name for you and now, the Limerick rapper is asking what you wanted to be when you grew up? 3.4K likes. Follow Ann on Twitter at @annblake78“>annblake78 and Instagram annblakeplay and her band The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra on twitter at BPLO. Chaila Lyrics: I do what I want with my pronouns / Keep it low key on my profile / I raise the bar when I come through / You already know it’s gonna go down / … World-building over 808’s. 1.6K likes. Logan told Paste: “At the beginning of the creative process, Denise told me that the name ‘Chaila’ for her is like a ‘self-invented nomadic clan.’ Denise Chaila is an Afro-Diasporan rapper, singer and poet. The mixtape coalesce the Narolane Records’ core family of Denise, Murli and God Knows and all they have been bringing to the Irish music community this year, always inviting guests into their world, to share the opportunities and stages. 2,051 Likes, 137 Comments - Denise Chaila (@denisechaila) on Instagram: “I have been waiting to say this for AGES! It’s my pleasure to finally (finally!!) Andrea Cleary is a freelance music and culture writer based in Dublin. Those in the arts have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and it is to our artists that we have turned in this time of need. As we know from our podca… How Can the Arts Reflect Diversity in Irish Society? Chaila’s personal reflections borne of self-doubt and self-care are as important as those aspirational elements. If tonight you feeling like you’re nurturing your dreams alone; I wish you the strength to make it from moment to moment. On this occasion, she is supported by Godfather of Irish rap God Knows, as well as Sean Murray, AKA DJ Replay of Limerick collective PX Music. Go Bravely is the anthem and the mantra. 2.4K likes. In a set comprised of spoken word and hip hop, she speaks to victims of assault, promotes the work of Rape Crisis Midwest, and dedicates poetry to women and girls experiencing systemic oppression. Chaila is Zambian-born and Limerick-based, working with some of the country’s most ambitious artists. Pic: Instagram. Sharon Shannon has been hailed as a "national treasure" following her warm and honest appearance on The Late Late Show tonight. Ryan Tubridy and the team paid tribute to the legendary trad music star as she was joined by Donal Lunny, Denise Chaila, Steve Wickham, and Mundy- … Holy Grail Lyrics: Galileo / Galileo let me show the holy grail / Pendragon flow burning, sweet Merlin / Neighbours peeking through the curtains / To watch the planets all converging / Galileo It perhaps partially explains why, following the release of her debut EP Dual Citizenship in February 2019, Denise has become one of the most in-demand MCs in Ireland and beyond. WATCH- Denise Chaila releases her newest music video “Chaila” By I Love Limerick Correspondent Sophia DiBattista. It’s all laid out on the table here. Across 11 tracks, supported by her two close friends, Denise’s words convey the intent and action of a performer who has learned to lean in to showing her true character. / Anseo / Sailor moon remixed by Fela / C’est moi / I am not a queen I’m a Pharoah, sha / Your ‘Holy Grail’ is a song to uplift. Denise Chaila is a Zambian-Irish rapper, poet, grime and hip-hop artist from Limerick, and one of the stars of Shine, airing on RTÉ One on Saturday 29 August.. "It's a whole cohort of women and voices that are full of uncompromising cando… Chaila’s words are fully formed and on ‘Down’, she “dances on the grave of dead traditions.”. This week's concerts and livestreams from Monday to Sunday. The clip was directed by Mark Logan and produced by COLLECTiVE Films. Narolane presents ・・・ C H A I L A: the Music Video Out Today!!! Our site uses cookies. I wish you the strength to walk your path. The most buzzed Irish artist of 2020, Denise Chaila released not a debut album but a debut mixtape today, that sets out the artist’s intent for herself and her music. Is Irish-language song in a western pop music ghetto? For Denise, this is an opportunity for her to expand on a conversation that is important to her. / Anseo / Spice box, taxi by the centra? Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy, It’s Ireland Music Week – an overview who’s playing and what’s happening at the online showcase & conference event, New releases out today: Róisín Murphy, Denise Chaila, Jónsi, Ailbhe Reddy, Hot Chip, Working Men’s Club & more, Listen to Fontaines D.C., Gemma Dunleavy, Glen Hansard, Lisa O'Neill, Liam Ó'Maonlaí, Shane MacGowan & more sing Old Town with Phil Lynott's original vocal for Simon Community. It’s dinner time, and the twenty-six-year-old rapper sits, surrounded by producer MuRli, labelmate and fellow rapper God Knows, and PX Music import Sean Murray (sometimes known as DJ Replay), drinking a pink cocktail and chowing down on some couscous. To receive our latest articles, news, reviews and jobs, subscribe to our newsletters. For information on advertising with the Journal of Music visit this link. ‘Your black James Bond, ‘Isn’t Dinner Nice’ is a poem Chaila once promised herself she would never perform again, following an emotional performance at an event for. by Edaein OConnell; 19 September 2020; facebook; twitter; whatsapp; pinterest; linkedin; Hip-hop and spoken word artist Denise Chaila is making waves in the music industry. It needs a much broader musical context, writes Breandán Ó hEaghra, #Courage2020 is the theme hailed by the latest series from. ‘Never say never’ she says, before a performance which is at once impassioned and vulnerable, connecting with women who have been victims of oppression, and challenging the structures that acquiesce. Ireland’s musical community is more creatively diverse than ever, and we owe much of that debt to our hip hop artists – artists who challenge convention, who open up discussions about class, poverty, race and sexism. WATCH- Denise Chaila releases her newest music video “Chaila” By I Love Limerick Correspondent Sophia DiBattista. She calls herself the “black James Bond” on the highlight ‘Anseo’, while ‘Pieces’ burns with anguish delicately about her life choices. Go Bravely isn’t purely braggadocious. Move Lyrics: Ran in too many circles / Feeling so trypophobia / Got my eyes on the prize / Keep the goal in focus / Rose colored glasses blur my vision like pink eye / Fine lines, fine wines Here are the echoes of my parents’ voices, the books which read me, the people who send me 30 minute voice notes, every night I’ve cried instead of slept, and all of the doubt which consumed me. Leave your mark in fire on the ground you leave behind you. Pic: Instagram. Denise Chaila is performing on the Late Late Show this Friday Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Denise Chaila, God Knows And MuRli are playing a National Concert Hall live stream show 2020-12-20 03:20:10 7 minutes ago ; Views 0; By: independent.ie; A + A-0. Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Life; Limerick rapper Denise Chaila is an artist you need to know. This is the world of our meeting places, our walks in nature, afternoons spent alone in front of a single artwork, nights enveloped in the warm embrace of friends. ‘Copper Bullet’ features God Knows’ vocals in a rhythmic round, while Chaila clears things up regarding perceptions; ‘Don’t talk about female rap / like I’m extra in the scene’; ‘What’s Irish rap? Denise Chaila announces ‘Go Bravely’ mixtape Time’s Up: Irish Female Artists Deserve Radio-Play Denise Chaila raises the bar with powerful new single Chaila Denise Chaila and the rest of the narolane Records brotherhood have taken over the back corner of a shockingly trendy Dublin restaurant. At 8.15pm on Saturday 29th of August, RTE One television is airing a show called…” • See all of @denisechaila's photos and videos on their profile. So. There are references to mythical, superhero and warriors from to Star Wars, to role playing dragon masters to pharoahs to greek goddesses, peppered with distinctly Irish similes like the Ardnacrusha dam, spice boxes, céilís, and Centra. Denise Chaila. This is a pretty powerful moment in my journey. I’m uncertain about almost everything. Courage – now – is found in novel places; the adherence to government advice, the extra step taken to distance from others, the phone calls made instead of visiting family. 1,134 Likes, 84 Comments - Denise Chaila (@denisechaila) on Instagram Zambian-Irish rapper Denise Chaila has just released her latest music video for her single “Chaila” on Friday, June 12. Denise Chaila, a Zambian-born Limerick-based rapper, performed live on Thursday, May 14 as part of the ‘Courage’ live-stream concert series presented by Other Voices. Denise Chaila has spelled out her name for you and now, the Limerick rapper is asking what you wanted to be when you grew up? This is the artist’s second hit in 2020, following after her previous song “Down”. The Late Late Show viewers last night were treated to an incredible show full of great guests and among them was musician Denise Chaila. ‘I can tell you about green white and golden eagles against streaks of orange,’ she says in reply, ‘I can show you the spirit of Lucan and Limerick and Lusaka’. World-building over 808’s. Musical performances here aren’t unusual – nor are they necessarily subversive. The Late Late Show viewers last night were treated to an incredible show full of great guests and among them was musician Denise Chaila. Can we just have a moment for this line on ‘Down’ ? The night will also guest appearances drawn from Ireland’s fertile city music scenes in Limerick, Cork and Dublin and … The video for rising South East all-star Denise Chaila’s ‘Chaila’, which we premiered here recently, has dropped. Chaila is Zambian-born and Limerick-based, working with some of the country’s most ambitious artists. Courage – now – is found in novel places; the adherence to government advice, the extra step taken to distance from others, the phone calls made instead of visiting family. Ireland’s past hung on the walls, its future dancing on its floors. Denise Chaila. Not without fear. Denise Chaila – in her compelling hour in the National Gallery – reaches out and speaks to those for whom courage is challenged further. It’s hard not to be moved by the image; physical distancing and artistic intimacy. 17.6k Followers, 2,733 Following, 11 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Denise Chaila (@denisechaila) Denise Chaila – in her compelling hour in the National Gallery – reaches out and speaks to those for whom courage is challenged further. ‘Holy Grail’ is a song to uplift. On this occasion, she is supported by Godfather of Irish rap God Knows, as well as Sean Murray. And it’s different for us all. I’m just as much art as you. A legion of women's voices in Irish literature, music and poetry will take to the stage and share their voices. Ann Blake and Emma Langford sat down with shining star of the Irish hip-hop scene Denise Chaila to talk the creative process, finding your voice, and learning to love it. The most buzzed Irish artist of 2020, Denise Chaila released not a debut album but a debut mixtape today, that sets out the artist’s intent for herself and her music. The mixtape format of Go Bravely allows a casualness to proceedings and a varied vocal production that suits the exploration of someone finding their own tone. I write this while my hands tremble. Such is the unity between Denise Chaila, the undeniable star we see on TV and in magazines and the woman still full of dreams for her future, who continues to … ‘I can tell you about green white and golden eagles against streaks of orange,’ she says in reply, ‘I can show you the spirit of Lucan and Limerick and Lusaka’. Ireland’s past hung on the walls, its future dancing on its floors. In an unrelenting blend of music and poetry, Chaila speaks to both her past and present. Chaila’s voice rings through its halls; I am here. Logan told Paste: “At the beginning of the creative process, Denise told me that the name ‘Chaila’ for her is like a ‘self-invented nomadic clan.’ MO’OV’US (moreofus) is spearheaded by the Clare MC God Knows (Rusangano Family) and anchored by a full-length collaborative set between God Knows, rising Zambian-Limerick rapper/ spoken word artist Denise Chaila and Cork electronic producer and beatmaker Bantum. She uses every second of her performance to challenge perceptions of what women can be and say and do. It is music venues and pubs, galleries and writing centres, libraries and park benches. 1,134 Likes, 84 Comments - Denise Chaila (@denisechaila) on Instagram World-building over 808’s. It is not routinely a space for rap music. Such is the unity between Denise Chaila, the undeniable star we see on TV and in magazines and the woman still full of dreams for her future, who continues to … The ‘e’ in Duel Citizenship is deliberate. Denise Chaila. This is the artist’s second hit in 2020, following after her previous song “Down”. In a set comprised of spoken word and hip hop, she speaks to victims of assault, promotes the work of Rape Crisis Midwest, and dedicates poetry to women and girls experiencing systemic oppression. And just go. Last week, Denise Chaila gave a compelling performance at the National Gallery as part of the Other Voices Courage series. But I offer this work, not because I believe I’m brave, but because I believe one day I will be and that’s enough for me to take these steps towards the future I want. Denise Chaila is an Afro-Diasporan rapper, singer and poet. Framed by Daniel Maclise’s painting ‘The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife’, Chaila and God Knows use the full space afforded by the room, circling one another in duet, making social distancing look like a suave artistic choice. Where better to celebrate our cultural fluidity, the progression of our musical styles, the socially and artistically confident next generation of artists, than here in our National Gallery? ? This imagery of power is aspirational, for the author and the listener, an empowering and encouraging lift for the soul. ‘Your black James Bond, anseo’. Denise Chaila brings the heat with "Holy Grail" 3 months ago by Tanis Smither Limerick-based rapper, writer and poet Denise Chaila is an artist you'll want to remember. Zambian-Irish word-maker; a pocket sized dreamer with a planet-sized voice. Bravely. Now based in Co Limerick, Denise describes herself as a "grime poet" and is currently gearing up for the 'Perspectives: Imagining Ireland. Speaking after her performance, Denise said: ‘I was only able to enjoy that performance recently, there were a lot of people who loved it, but there were also a lot of people who saw it as a direct challenge to their Irishness. Another poem later in the set, ‘Duel Citizenship’, tackles identity, borders, heritage, and the relentless, troubling question faced by Irish people of colour: where are you from, originally? Go Bravely is the culmination of a myriad of explosive live streams, guest verses, insightful and pensive discourse, a radio impacting single in ‘Chaila’, it’s all there. www.rte.ie/player/series/other-voices-courage/, 'I want creative thinking and innovative solutions': Minister's New Taskforce to Examine Night-time Entertainment in Cities and Towns. #Courage2020 is the theme hailed by the latest series from Other Voices. With the doors of our venues closed, and the boards of our theatres bare, we’ve found ourselves reaching for connection to what we now – unironically – call ‘the outside world’. Framed by Daniel Maclise’s painting ‘The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife’, Chaila and God Knows use the full space afforded by the room, circling one another in duet, making social distancing look like a suave artistic choice. The pace which Chaila delivers this sentiment ripples with the same fluidity as her unstoppable flow throughout her verses. Denise may cut straight to the chase and you best get out the way, or preferably, join her on the journey. The series, celebrating some of the brightest stars in Ireland’s music scene, serves to remind us to sit tight – our artists are working, and our cultural spaces still stand. In a few days I’ll be twenty-seven, and I’m afraid of so much. A panic attack that leaves her flat on her back for three days ‘Can’t Stop Me Here’ results in Denise resolving to refuse to get in her own way. She has something to say and we need to listen. Zambian-Irish rapper Denise Chaila has just released her latest music video for her single “Chaila” on Friday, June 12. “Come in my inbox again and I’ll chat to your girl and raise her standards badman.”. The performance was filmed in the National Gallery’s Shaw Room, a space that is open and bright. Step forward Denise Chaila, the new Queen (or Pharaoh as she’d prefer) of Limerick and the shining light throughout one of the most turbulent times in Irish music history. It’s hard not to draw parallels when Chaila spits ‘I dance on the graves of dead traditions’ in one of Ireland’s most conventional historic institutes. 2.4K likes. Get news, recommendations and Nialler9 events to your inbox. As long as there are people who feel you must deny your complexity, live on a binary and ‘pick a side’, it will always be essential. Thank you for sharing it with me in the middle of your own. In this mixtape, I have placed all my hope. Denise Chaila posted on Instagram: “ Hello! announce…” Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. Denise Chaila is performing on the Late Late Show this Friday Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Denise Chaila, God Knows And MuRli are playing a National Concert Hall live stream show Denise Chaila has realised that she “can be comfortable in non-definition.” The Limerick-based rapper describes her Zambian-Irish heritage as her “hyphenated identities.” Refusing to let either one define her entire being. 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