Band formed in Galway, Ireland, in 2006. Different influences, different lands, different backgrounds.The band is a mix of Irish & Spanish members, infuenced by the multicultural music scene in Galway. The Spanish and Irish communities interact with each other actively in a city where traditional music from different places is played live every night of the week. The band was formed by Fergal Walsh, David Cardona, Gabriel G. Diges and Ciaran O'Donghaile. They soon released the self-produced album Wo Japen, which has since gone on to sell 8000 copies. At the moment the band members include, Flute, Whistle and Galician Gaita player, Gabriel G. Diges, Singer and Fiddle player, Stephanie Swanton, guitarist, Esteban Moreno, and Bodhrán player, David Cardona. Alalé have played and toured extensively in festivals and venues in Ireland and throughout Europe, returning regularly to Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands and recently got their first television exposure playing on BBC Northern Ireland. They have just finished recording their second album, recorded in Spidall, Co. Galway in Charlie Lennon's studio. The album has been recorded and produced by Ed Kenehan who previously worked with bands like Lunasa. Alale's sound reflects the various backgrounds of the band members. Comprising influences from Irish, Spanish and World Music, the band's sound is vibrant and energetic. From Ireland to Galicia, from India to the Mediterranean and back to Ireland, the band has a clear intention: make the crowd dance. Alalé are one of the most powerful bands on the Irish music scene today. They blast out a fusion of Iberian and Irish trad that will leave you with an unhinged jaw and a fire in your belly. Alalé pride themselves on their upbeat energetic shows which have been described by those in the industry as thoroughly unique and unbelievably electric.
