Dolores Keane was born in Caherlistrane, Co. Galway in the west of Ireland. She was raised from the age of four in her grandmother’s house by her aunts, Rita and Sarah Keane, who are themselves known throughout the world for their Sean Nós singing.
Dolores Keane made her first recording for Radio Eireann at the age of five. A founding member of the legendary Irish group, De Dannan, she later toured with Planxty and collaborated with The Chieftains on the album Bonapart’s Retreat.
In August 1995, Keane received the prestigious Fiddler’s Green Hall of Fame award in Rostrevor, County Down, for her “significant contribution to the cause of Irish music and culture.” She also contributed to the RTE/BBC TV production “Bringing It All Back Home,” performing both in Nashville with musicians such as Emmylou Harris and Richard Thompson and in her hometown of Caherlistrane. Keane has toured extensively throughout the world.
Discography:
There Was A Maid (Claddagh Records, 1978)
Broken Hearted I’ll Wander, with John Faulkner (Shanachie, 1979)
Farewell To Eirinn, with John Faulkner (1980)
Sail Og Rua, with John Faulkner (Shanachie, 1983)
Dolores Keane (1988)
Lion in a Cage (1989)
Solid Ground (Shanachie, 1993)
Tideland (Alula Records, 1996)
Night Owl (Alula Records, 1998)
With De Dannan
De Danann (1975)
Anthem (1985)
Ballroom (Green Linnet, 1988)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
