Seán Keane (singer) explained

Seán Keane
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:1961 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Caherlistrane, County Galway, Ireland
Occupation:Singer
Genre:Celtic, folk
Years Active:1980–present
Associated Acts:Dolores Keane
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Seán Keane (born 24 August 1961) is an Irish singer and musician, known for his distinctive sean-nós-style voice.[1]

Background

Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane near Tuam in County Galway into a musical family, including his sister Dolores. He took a first prize in the Connacht Fleadh for singing in English.[2]

Career

Together with Frances Black and others he was a founder member of the group Arcady. He was voted Performer of the Year by readers of Irish Music Magazine in 1997/1998 and 1998/1999, and called "the greatest Irish musical find of the `90's" (London Independent), and "the fastest rising star of the Irish music scene" (Irish Times). His musical voice is unique, and his songs encompass a mixture of traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues, and country. Seán Keane has released eleven solo albums and collaborated on five others.

Discography

DVDs

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.folkmusic.net/htmfiles/webrevs/cr002cd.htm
  2. Web site: Back Issue » Irish Music Magazine. Irishmusicmagazine.com.