Artist Profiles: Rita Connolly

Born and raised in Dublin, Rita Connolly is one of the finest female singers in Ireland today. Much of her early career was working and performing as a session singer and it was during this time that she met Shaun Davey who has since produced some of Rita’s solo albums, including ‘Rita Connolly’ and ‘Valparaiso’ plus specifically written albums and songs for Rita, including ‘Granuaile’ and ‘The Pilgrim’.

Rita has toured many countries and played such prestigious venues as The Royal Albert Hall, Chicago Symphony Centre and The Stade de France.

Discography:

Voices From The Merry Cemetery, with Shaun Davey (2010)
Beal Tuinne – Live at St. James Church Dingle (2007)
May We Never Have To Say Goodbye, with Shaun Davey (2006)
Waking Ned Devine, with Shaun Davey (1998)
Sur les Quais de Dublin, with Gilles Servat (1996)
Valparaiso (Tara Records, 1995)
Out To An Other Side, with Liam O’Flynn (1992)
Rita Connolly (Tara Records, 1992)
The Relief of Derry Symphony, with Shaun Davey (1990)
Granuaile, with Shaun Davey (Tara Records, 1986)
Ride On, with Mary Coughlan (1984)
The Pilgrim, with Shaun Davey (1983)
Arc of a Diver, with Philip King (1982)
Scullion (1979)
Sean O’Casey Songbook, with Paul Brady (1980)
Give a Little Love – Stagalee (1978)
Pride of the Heard, with Shaun Davey (1978)
Ten Years On [with The Connolly Sisters] – Universal Folk Club (1977)

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.