Atlantic Sessions | Méabh Smyth | The Wounded Hussar

Armagh native Méabh Smyth has been playing the fiddle from the age of 7 and is one of many talented young musicians to emerge from the Armagh Pipers Club in recent years. Growing up in a musical family, she was steeped in the fiery, rhythmic fiddle playing native to South Ulster and Donegal and has since developed her own unique style. A distinguished soloist, she was the inaugural Ed Reavy Fiddle Player of the Year as well as being crowned the 2021 Fiddler of London.

Meabh was a featured soloist in the recent TG4/BBC Alba documentary series, Sruth, exploring the links between young Irish and Scottish musicians. She also plays regularly in a duo with her brother Tiarnán with whom she has released a self-titled EP. Having performed and taught at festivals all over Ireland and Europe including Celtic Connections, Baltimore Fiddle Fair and Belfast TradFest, and recently guesting with the group Búille, she continues to be an up-and-coming talent.

'The Wounded Hussar' (Air)

Meabh Smyth - Fiddle

Videography: Chris McCann
Recording/Mixing: Cormac Crummey

Atlantic Sessions

The Atlantic Collective aims to showcase artists similar to the ‘Mahogany Sessions’ by providing a platform to showcase their work to a wider audience through online performances. The ‘Atlantic Sessions’ features intimate live performances by emerging and established artists, while offering a space to showcase and celebrate culture in a unique and authentic way.

Like the ‘Mahogany Sessions’, which is known for its high production values and attention to detail, the Atlantic Collective places a strong emphasis on quality and professionalism in its content. The Collective’s experienced engineers and production crew are dedicated to ensuring that each performance is executed with precision, while also catering to the unique needs and preferences of the artist.

By leveraging the technical expertise of its engineers and production crew, the Atlantic Collective is able to create visually stunning and sonically rich performances that are designed to captivate and engage viewers. From lighting and subtle sound design to camera work and post-production, every aspect of the ‘Atlantic Sessions’ is executed with a meticulous attention to detail, in order to ensure that the final product is of the highest possible quality.

Overall, the Atlantic Collective is committed to providing a platform for emerging and established artists alike to showcase their talents to a wider audience, and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Irish and Scottish music scenes. Through its dedication to quality and professionalism, and its experienced engineers and production crew, the collective is able to create truly immersive and engaging experiences that are sure to delight viewers.