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Young Carlow man to feature in upcoming TG4 music documentary 'Cara sa Cheol'
Carlow bassist, Dara Abdurahman, will feature in an episode of the new six part documentary airing at the end of April
Carlow bassist, Dara Abdurahman and poet Ciara Ní É
Reporter:
Rachel Kavanagh
11 Apr 2026 3:00 PM
TG4 presents 'Cara sa Cheol' (A Friend in Music), a new six-part music documentary series launching April 26 that celebrates creative collaboration between Irish-language artists and musicians from Ireland’s New Irish and immigrant communities.
Set in an evolving Ireland,Cara sa Cheol pairs artists from different cultural backgrounds to create bold new musical collaborations.
Each episode follows a creative exchange as two artists step into one another’s communities - sharing stories, influences, and lived experience rooted in Irish, African, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European traditions.
From first meeting to final performance, each collaboration becomes a rich exploration of identity, belonging, and connection.
The closing episode of the series (out May 31) features Carlowbassist of Ethiopian heritageDara Abdurahman with poet Ciara Ní É.
Dara Abdurahman, an Irish bassist of Ethiopian heritage, is a rising force in Ireland’s contemporary music scene, formerly performing with Bricknasty and currently collaborating with artists including David Keenan. Recognised for his versatile, genre-spanning sound and inventive musicianship, he fuses rhythmic innovation with melodic sensitivity.
Ciara Ní É is an award-winning Irish poet, playwright, screenwriter, and broadcaster, whose work has been published widely and staged at leading theatres and festivals across Ireland. Known for her captivating performance style, she brings rich narrative depth and lyrical power to every collaboration.
Together, Ciara and Dara weave spoken word with live music, creating performances that are thought-provoking, sonically compelling, and emotionally resonant.
The series also features Nigerian-Irish soul singerToshín Bankole, traditional and folk singer Cáit Ní Riain, multi-instrumentalist Seamas Hyland, Iranian composer Shahab Coohe, singer Catríona Ní Ghribín, Palestinian oud player Sarraj Alsersawi, classical and traditional violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain, Ukrainian-born composer Olesya Zdorovetska, and Irish Zimbabwean rapper GodKnows alongside multi-instrumentalist Caoimhín.
Blending Irish traditional music with rap, soul, and global musical forms,Cara sa Cheol reveals a contemporary Ireland shaped by migration, diversity, and shared creativity.
The titlecara sa cheol, meaning “a friend in music”, captures the essence of the series: the powerful bonds forged through collaboration, transcending language and cultural difference to connect communities.
Each episode culminates in a live concert performed before a local audience in meaningful community spaces. These performances capture the emotional and creative depth of the collaborations, showcasing music as a living, shared language.
Episode 1 of Cara sa Cheol airs Sunday 26th April on TG4 – subtitles options available, and audiences outside of Ireland can view via the TG4 online player. https://www.tg4.ie/
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