Skyrie
Get ready for a contemporary Celtic experience with Skyrie, a dynamic trio blending Scottish and Irish tunes with original music and influences ranging from folk and rock to funk. Their fresh and unexpected approach brings a vibrant, multilayered energy to Celtic music.
Led musically by fiddler and vocalist Lesley Thompson Smith, alongside Jimmy Anderson on guitar and Christopher Martin Smith on drums, whistles, bodhrán, and vocals, Skyrie creates a dynamic sound that is both rooted in tradition and distinctly contemporary.
Join us for an intimate and fun evening of Celtic music!
Tuesday, October 6th | 7:00PM
Ticket Price | $35
Kids under 8 | Free
An evening of contemporary Celtic music from Fife, Scotland
What people are saying about Skyrie!Jalal and Ruhi do more than teach daf; they create a supportive and welcoming community of people who share a love for Persian percussion and the joy of learning together.
Meet the musicians
Jalal Kimia
Daf and Tombak InstructorJalal Kimia is a Persian percussionist, educator, and community organizer with over 25 years of performance experience and more than 20 years of teaching experience. Originally from Iran, he studied under renowned percussionists including Dariush Eshaghi, Meysam Afshin, and Pejman Hadadi.
Jalal is the founder of the Kimia Percussion Academy and Rumi Daf Ensemble, and regularly leads workshops, performances, and community daf circles throughout the Washington, D.C. area. His teaching is rooted in a deep love for Persian percussion and a belief that music is best experienced together.
We’re thrilled to have Jalal as part of Studio Muse community and look forward to continuing to grow our Daf program with him.
