Clanna Morna

since 2020
Hailing from the occupied territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nations (Victoria, BC in Canada), Clanna Morna breathes life into their unique take on the Celtic Folk genre. Their sound is rooted in the traditional Irish, Scottish and English music that many love, and features carefully crafted arrangements, rhythmic spirited energy and captivating storytelling. Clanna Morna focuses on telling the stories of those less fortunate throughout history; the rebels, underdogs, women, and queer people whose voices were silenced. Comprised of an ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, their collective musicianship and attention to detail contribute to a unique audience experience featuring both familiar and lesser known folk ballads and tunes. Members of Clanna Morna have been arranging and performing traditional Celtic and original music for decades, sharing their melodic arrangements and stories both locally and internationally. Since their formation in the fall of 2020 Clanna Morna has toured the North-Western USA, British Columbia and Alberta unceasingly. They have appeared at many music festivals, concert series, contra dances and pubs, playing a plethora of sold out sho... more...

Band Videos

Clanna Morna - The Foggy Dew
Filmed at the Baumann Centre on the unceded territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nati...
Clanna Morna - Bonnie Ship The Diamond
Filmed at the Baumann Centre on the unceded territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nati...
Clanna Morna - Factory Smoke/Cooley's Reel/Wind That Shakes ...
Filmed at the Baumann Centre on the unceded territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nati...

Current Lineup

Cody Baresich
Vocals, mandolins, tin whistle
2020 - present
Finn Letourneau
Fiddle, vocals
2020 - present

Past Members

Mark Leigh
Accordion, tin whistles, vocals
2020 - 2024