Special broadcast of show starring Glen Hansard to kick off new season of The Lyric Feature on RTÉ lyric fm

RTÉ lyric fm’s arts and culture documentary series The Lyric Feature is set to return this Sunday, October 4 with a special broadcast of Vocal Chords, starring Glen Hansard.

Originally made for the 2017 series, the programme features the late musician in conversation with sean nós singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, discussing singing and what it means to him.

World-renowned Dublin singer-songwriter Hansard passed away in July at the age of 56 following a road traffic accident.

He was best known as an Academy Award winner for Best Original Song in 2008, alongside his Once co-star Markéta Irglová, as well as his career with The Frames, The Swell Season and his own solo work.

Broadcast every Sunday on RTÉ lyric fm at 6pm, The Lyric Feature features stories from creative audio makers to examine Irish culture and traditions.

Guests in the following episode of this year’s series will include Emma Dabiri exploring the story of Jamaican poet Ferdinand Levy ; harpist Niamh O’Brien ; musician Éamonn Cagney ; Joanna Marsden and more.