At Home and Abroad

Dónal Rogers - Ranagri - At Folk Alliance International 2025 Ranagri is a dynamic contemporary folk band that blends traditional Irish and British roots with modern influences and world music textures. Known for their innovative instrumentation, they fuse voices, harp, flutes, guitar and percussion to create a sound that is both deeply rooted in folk traditions and refreshingly original. Their music is characterized by intricate vocal harmonies, rhythmic energy, and evocative storytelling that explores themes ranging from mythology to social and environmental issues. With a reputation for captivating live performances, Ranagri has played at major festivals and venues across Europe. The family of guitarist and singer Dónal Rogers have worked this land in County Carlow since the 1600s. His Mum, Lena, still lives there and tells stories of growing up in the three room thatched farm house she shared with her mother and ten siblings. There was no electricity or running water and all cooking was on the open fire. Horses were used to pull the plough.