Project Detail

Folk to Folk

A woman smiles during an interview
A woman in yellow gestures during an interview
A group of women sing together
Jennifer John smiles as women sing around her

Synopsis

Led by renowned vocal coach Jennifer John, Folk to Folk follows a group of women in Liverpool who use traditional folk songs to build unexpected connections across cultures.
As they learn and sing in Gaelic, Romansh, Boro and other languages, the sessions uncover shared themes that unite us. The songs rise like ghosts from the past, stirring memories, laughter and tears, and opening a safe space for the women to reflect together.
“This project proves that music is a universal language. It allows us to feel, to be emotional, and when we do that together… that’s where the power lies” - Jennifer John

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
51 mins
Director
Saoirse Crean
Producer
Saoirse Crean, Jennifer John, Cormac Keating
Editor
Cormac Keating

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Daonnacht Productions

Saoirse Crean

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