Composition & songwriting
Original works rooted in Gaeilge song, Sean-nós rhythm and Southern African tradition.
Part of the Tura Arutura ecosystem
One heartbeat. Two ancient rhythms.
Original AfriCeltic composition and production by Tura Arutura — songs, scores and sound worlds where Irish tradition and African rhythm meet as equals.
Music written between two traditions — Gaeilge song and Sean-nós rhythm on one side, Southern African harmony and drum on the other. Never fusion as gimmick. Always conversation.
Ceol ón chroí — music from the heart. Every piece created here feeds the wider ecosystem: live shows, dance works, films, workshops and the iStéip learning platform.
Services
What we make
Production & recording
Full production from first sketch to final master, with collaborating artists.
Scores for stage & screen
Commissioned scores that move with bodies and stories — dance, theatre, documentary, film.
Collaborations
Projects with musicians, dancers, filmmakers and cultural organisations across Ireland and Africa.
Sound for iStéip & content
Soundtracks for the iStéip learning platform, social media, workshops and events.
Sync-ready catalogue
A growing catalogue of recordings, protected and licensed through Artfrique Records.
Africa is claiming its space globally.— Tura Arutura
The AfriCeltic Experience
A music, dance and theatre show — two continents in conversation
Live musicians, Sean-nós and African dance, storytelling and song, woven into one performance about identity, belonging and joy.
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Live AfriCeltic band
Bodhrán meets ngoma. Fiddle meets mbira. Gaeilge song meets Shona harmony.
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Dance as percussion
Sean-nós steps and African rhythm as living instruments at the centre of the score.
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Built for touring
Festivals, theatres, arts centres and cultural programmes — scalable from trio to full company.
Process
From first conversation to final master
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Listen & scope
Your project, audience and budget — and what the music needs to carry.
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Sketch & direction
Early sketches set the sound world. You hear themes before anything is locked.
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Produce & refine
Arranged, recorded and mixed to brief with collaborating musicians.
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Deliver & license
Masters, stems and clean paperwork, with rights managed through Artfrique Records.
FAQ
Common questions
How does commissioning original music work?
It starts with a conversation about your project, timeline and budget. You hear early sketches before anything is locked, and the final delivery includes masters, stems and clear paperwork.
Can I license existing music instead of commissioning?
Yes. The Tura Music catalogue is licensing-ready — sync for film and screen, education, events and digital. Rights and licensing are handled by Artfrique Records, the ecosystem's IP arm.
Can we book the AfriCeltic Experience live?
The show tours festivals, theatres and cultural programmes, and scales from a trio to a full company of musicians and dancers. Get in touch with your venue, dates and audience.
Do you collaborate with other artists?
Constantly — musicians, dancers, filmmakers and cultural organisations across Ireland, Africa and beyond. If the traditions meet as equals, we are interested.
Tosaímis — let's begin
Let's build your sound world.
Commissions, collaborations, live bookings and licensing — tell us what you're making and we'll come back within two working days.
Go raibh maith agat — thank you!
Your enquiry is in. We'll reply within two working days.