Jazz: A philosophy of the Spiritual
“A musician is a philosopher and a scientist and he uses the science of music to project the particular philosophy he subscribes to. Our music must be melodic and the songs universal, and that’s about equality.”
- Lester Young
“Star of the show is Conway’s voice,” - Hot Press
“Splendid.” - The Sunday Independent
“Her own vocalese to Coltrane’s solo demonstrating her abilities to their fullest, flitting through the lyrics at a tempo most rappers would be envious of, while maintaining a bouncing melody and clarity of diction throughout.” - GoldenPlec
Hallelujah - Emilie Conway & Johnny Taylor
I recorded this song for a dear friend and inspiration, Brian Duggan, and his family. This recording was kindly supported by the Duggan family. I played around with some images and made a video for it! I hope you like it!
Spring Live Performance and Talks Dates Announced!
February 7, 7:30pm Sandymount Community Centre. There is no booking link for this concert folks, please just turn up on the evening at the venue which is fully accessible.
February 21, 7pm Bewley’s Cafe Theatre and there is indeed a booking link for this concert here on eventbrite! This venue is fully accessible.
February 1, the Irish Architecture Foundation hosts the second Annual Summit of Open House Europe and Open House Worldwide. Emilie Conway will present her insights and experiences on making festivals more accessible with a specific focus on the sensory experience she developed for this year’s Open House. The Irish Architectural Archive at 2.30pm and 4pm. Info & booking at the Irish Architecture Foundation
March 6, Solas na mBan with Sightsavers
March 8, Disrupt Disability Arts Festival
March 24- 27 Research on disabled artists’ inclusive practice at Imaginate Scotland and innovative approaches to access of visual art at the Burrell Collection, Glasgow. Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and the Project Arts Centre
April 7-9 World Health Day, Keynote speaker and workshop facilitation at Agency for Cultural Diplomacy in Vienna Conference supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation; Addressing current mental health issues caused by loneliness, social isolation, economic challenges. The Creative Industries as Drivers for Change. Connecting visions with ambition and action
International Jazz Day
Emilie’s interview with the UN
Jazz is the “voice of eloquence, freedom, authenticity and respect — and joy!” 🎼🎶
This #JazzDay, read our interview with Irish vocal jazz artist about the values of jazz and her disability rights activism 👇
“Jazz has values”: championing disability rights through music @IntlJazzDay
Emilie was invited to present and perform at the 2024 conference.
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."
Helen Keller
RTE Report with DADA Artists Emilie Conway and Isolde O’Brolchain Carmody
Click on the video above for the RTE News Report. Click her to read the report by Ailbhe Conneely. Listen back to the full report on Morning Ireland here
Emilie Sings on an Episode 18 of the Children’s Series
Maddie & Triggs
It’s out: episode 18 The Wind on Maddie + Triggs. My first time to sing on a children’s TV show available on RTÉ and BBC!
Such a delight to work with Turnip & Duck and all on Maddie + Triggs. A show all about the adventures of a little girl who has a visual impairment and her dog. Also delighted to be a part of a show that tells this story - as I was once that little girl enchanted by sound and music and adventure. but back then I did not see myself and my experiences represented in any children’s shows. I’m so glad times have changed &
I’m proud that this Irish creative team are leading innovation and inclusion with the amazing young actress Bonnie O’Meara, who is visually impaired as Maddie.