The Unlikely Rise of BIIRD: What This Means for Traditional Music and Feminism BIIRD, a group of 11 Irish musicians, has taken the world by storm without releasing a single record.
Their story is one of rapid ascension, driven largely by electrifying live performances and word of mouth enthusiasm. Founder Lisa Canny quietly assembled the talented ensemble over a decade.
Canny's vision for BIIRD was never just about creating a musical collective; she aimed to shake up the traditional music scene by showcasing an all female group.