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Manx musician gathers New Yorkers for recording of Ellan Vannin

Shane Kerwin releases acoustic version of anthem

A Manx musician who now lives in the United States has released his own version of Ellan Vannin.

Shane Kerwin moved to New York in 2009 to pursue a music career and has recorded an acoustic version of the song with a group of musicians in the city.

It includes vocals from Mary-Elaine Jenkins, from South Carolina, and a host of multicultural musicians he's met since living in Brooklyn. 

He's been speaking to Manx Radio's Christy DeHaven about how the recording came about:

You can listen to Shane's full interview with Christy on Manx Radio's Live Lounge here.

 

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