Liam was born into a musical family in Dublin. His father Mick is a renowned music historian, flute-player and former member of the Castle Ceili Band.
Liam absorbed much music in the home and at the age of 8 began fiddle lessons with Seamus Glackin with whom he credits having developed and sustained his deep interest in traditional fiddle music. He has won 5 All Ireland fiddle and slow air championships, and the Oireachtas fiddle competition at junior and senior levels.
Liam is also in much demand as a teacher having taught at the Willie Clancy Summer School, Scoil Acla, The Frankie Kennedy Winter School and The Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo. He has toured and played extensively in Ireland in combination with Sean McKeon, Liam O’Flynn, Noel Hill and Harry Bradley and has played concerts in the USA, France and Italy. Television appearances include ‘The Raw Bar’ and ‘Fleadh Cheoil’. In 2002 Liam was awarded the prestigious TG4, “Young Traditional Musician of the Year”.
Discography:
Dublin Made Me, with uilleann piper Seán McKeon (2009)
The Loom (2017)
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.
