Born in Dundalk, Co. Louth, in 1981, Zoe Conway began playing the violin at the age of eight. The outstanding feature of Zoe’s playing is her ability to straddle different disciplines: classical, jazz, bluegrass and especially traditional Irish music.
Zoe’s debut album Zoë Conway (TARACD 4012) was produced by Riverdance composer Bill Whelan and was released on 6th September 2002. It features such musicians as Donal Lunny and Micheal O’Domhnaill. Zoe performed at Whelans 9th September 2002 to launch the album
Zoe played in the Junior and Senior Youth Orchestras of Ireland and The Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama Senior Orchestra. She was also leader of the Cross-Border Orchestra for three years, under the baton of Gearoid Grant. She has performed for President Mary Robinson, President Mary MacAleese, An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Queen Sonja of Norway, and was invited to perform at the state banquet in Dublin Castle for the visit of the Chinese Premier.
In May 2000 Zoe was guest soloist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra at the world premier of “Inishlacken”, composed by Bill Whelan, in the Kennedy Center, Washington.
Over the years Zoe has performed as guest soloist with the RTE Concert Orchestra in their Music For Fun concert, and was also invited to perform for their New Year’s Eve concert, both held in the National Concert Hall. She has also performed with Riverdance on Broadway, and has toured with Riverdance in Ireland, Europe and the United States.
In August 2001 Zoe won the prestigious All-Ireland Senior Fiddle Champion, in Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Discography:
Zoë Conway (Tara Records, 2002)
The Horse’s Tail (Tara Records, 2006)
Go Mairir I Bhfad – Long Life To You ((Tara Records, 2012)
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.
