Memento Mori (2008)

The Chieftains

Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its sound and popularity across the world for more than four decades. Featuring interviews with the current four members - fiddler Sean Keane, vocalist and bodhran player Kevin Conneff, flautist Matt Molloy and band leader Paddy Moloney, who plays pipes and whistle - and tributes from fans including Keith Richards, Sting, Elvis Costello, Sir James Galway and Andrea Corr.

Date of release

2008-03-14

Runtime

59m

Genres

Music, Documentary, Drama, Horror

Casting

• Derek Bell — Self
• Kevin Conneff — Self
• Elvis Costello — Self
• Seán Keane — Self
• Paddy Moloney — Self
• Matt Molloy — Self
• Keith Richards — Self

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