The Legacy of the Piper is a unique and in-depth feature-length documentary film. ❤️📍🔱

The focus and ethos of the film captures the growth of Irish traditional music from the mid-sixties to the present day.

The Legacy of the Piper explores the legacy of Willy Clancy via the growth of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy/Willie Clancy Music Week in Miltown Malbay (Co.Clare, Ireland). Willie Clancy (1918-1973) Within the documentary we consider the festival’s impact on Irish traditional music, language and culture. The film is a valuable contribution in capturing the ethos of Irish Traditional Music in Ireland and internationally. Interwoven with a wide range  interviews, including family and friends of Willie Clancy, it involves some of the island’s most legendary traditional musicians, music and more!

 “This documentary is a fantastic initiative, [reflecting] more than 50 years of heritage and tradition. It’s a chance to tell the story of traditional music to other generations and to the world”, Pàraic Mac Donnchadha-Trad musician.

Yuvi Basanth — director, cinematographer and editor — of The Legacy of the Piper has been living in Ireland for the past twenty years. Originally born in South Africa, Yuvi has produced several documentaries on social and cultural issues with the vision of raising awareness using this visual medium. He’s active in community development in Ireland, especially in establishing and supporting diverse organisations.

The film is available for purchase on DVD (€20) or USB (€25). Please email: [email protected] to order or for more information.

Yuvi will be on hand for a post-screening interview. After, people are welcome to stay for a seisiún in the Centre. We encourage people to bring an instrument, ready for a tune.