Imelda May Instagram – I’m only able to write now
after taking it all in.
It was very emotional to pay tribute
to our dear friends Sinead and Shane
in the historical Carnegie Hall with family and friends,
with music, passion, joy, respect, sorrow and love.
Vibrations swirled around the room like a whirlwind with such enormous, palpable energy.
Although their physical presence was so greatly missed I really felt Sinead and Shanes spiritual presence with us.
We cried, laughed, sang, listened, felt, held and were held.
All this for a good cause of freedom of expression for @penamerica seems fitting in these times as Sinead and Shane always spoke truth as we must also.
My heart is filled with gratitude that I knew such extraordinary, empathetic people that were also genius’!
And gratitude that I’m surrounded by such great,
talented, kind friends that I deeply love.
The audience were open and ready to give and receive.
How lucky were we to share
this wondrous night to remember.
So many highlights.
@billybraggofficial singing Rainy Night in Soho
@rockyoriordan singing Fairytale of New York
@johndrummyreynolds playing his heart out as
@lisahannigan truly vibed.
@glenhansard pulling the whole thing into the magical.
@catpowerofficial being amazing!!
@amandapalmer and her father duetting beautifully.
@eugene_hutz revving it up to the sky!
@victoriamaryclarke speaking so honestly and elegantly
@bettyelavette singing Dirty Old Town with such soul!
@davidgray singing Three Babies.beautifully
@dropkickmurphys and @floggingmolly brought it home
sending the crowd into a higher spirit
@joshritter and @steveearle bringing so much heart.,
Little bird @katedmonson with voice to fill the hall
@brendanbegley @steadycraig @juliacumming @gordonganooffcial all gave so much of themselves.
@resistancerevivalchorus had us all in the
moment and in a movement!!!
I sang my favourites This Is to Mother You
and Haunted with Glen
But Sineads daughter Roisin Waters
soared to the heavens with
Nothing Compares to You,
a moment I’ll never forget.
My Palestinian dress by @tatreezsisters
Thanks to @carnegiehall @citywinerynyc
Thank you @magdadavitt #sineadoconnor
Thank you @shanemacgowanofficial | Posted on 28/Mar/2024 05:22:30
