One of a family of nine brothers and sisters – all musicians – from the Dingle peninsula, Co. Kerry, Séamus Begley’s father was a singer and melodeon player and his mother a singer. He learned his first tunes from his sister Maire who, like himself, is a fine singer and box player.
Following on from the outstanding Begley and Cooney release Meitheal, Séamus’s CD, Ragairne (Revelling at Night), was recorded with guitarist Jim Murray and was voted 2001 Traditional Album of the Year in both Hot Press and The Irish Times.
Discography:
An Ciarraíoch Mallaithe (Gael-Linn, 1973)
Plancstaí Bhaile Na Buc (Gael-Linn, 1989)
Meitheal (Hummingbird Records, 1996)
Ragairne (Dara Records, 2001)
Éirí Go Lá (2008
Disgrace Notes (SíbÍn Records, 2010)
Cuz – A Tribute To Terry “Cuz” Teahan (Imeartas Records, 2013)
The Bold Kerryman (Independent Records, 2015)
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.
