Jess Collins

The MNÁ Trio comprises Jess Collins (fiddle, dancing, voice), Tara McCarthy (fiddle, viola, voice), and Tara Viscardi (harp, voice). All these members and the wider 5 piece band are passionate about bringing their musical traditions to wider audiences and strive to merge traditional Irish, English folk and contemporary music in an innovative way, while remaining true to their roots. Their performances feature traditional and folk music from Ireland, England, Brittany and further afield as well as their own original compositions. All active musicians on the traditional, folk and classical scenes across the UK and Ireland, band members have had their music featured on BBC and RTÉ radio.