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!
Autumn Live Performances, New Single Launch & Sensory Tours with Emilie
September 19: Performing the Mondrian Music Project in advance of In Walked Piet Single Launch: Emilie Conway Trio Live at Eigse Terenure Festival Friday Night Music Combo, Tickets and Info
September 25: Performing the Mondrian Music Project, In Walked Piet in advance of SINGLE LAUNCH, Live at Limerick Jazz Festival, Tickets and Info On Facebook
October 1, Divergently Together: Accessibility and Creativity in Climate Policy, Workshop with Emilie Conway, 9:30 - 16:00, H306, School of Nursing, DCU, Glasnevin Campus.
October 11: Exploring Maeve Brennan in Words and Music with Emilie Conway, Sandford Church 7;30pm. Click here for Tickets and Info
October 13: Emilie performs at Sightsavers Ireland Film Festival – A Vision for Action, at the Lighthouse Cinema Smithfield, Dublin This festival will mark World Sight Day and. Part of the Human Rights Festival 2025 in partnership with Smashing Times. Click here for info and tickets.
October 19: Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture: Discover Architecture by touch: Tactile Tours for Blind and Visually Impaired Visitors developed by Emilie Conway in partnership with OHD. Royal College of Surgeons and MOLI, Museum of Literature, Click here for info and tickers
October 27 -31 Date to be confirmed: Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture: Introduction to Architecture for Blind and Visually Impaired Children a Workshop developed by Emilie Conway in partnership with OHD. Click here for info and tickers
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.
International Jazz Day 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
Find out about Emilie’s musical work and lectures inspired by Piet Mondrian, Maeve Brennan, Joyce, Yeats & Tagore, and more
Emilie is founder of DADA, sign up and read more about DADAs work here. Click here to read the report by Ailbhe Conneely on RTE news. Listen back to the full report on Morning Ireland here