Danú is an Irish traditional music group based in an Rinn/Ring, Co. Waterford, Ireland, made up of seven traditional musicians, hailing from counties Waterford, Dublin,…
Artist Profiles: Danú
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Dáithí Sproule
Dáithí Sproule is a commuting guitarist. Born and raised in Derry, he has lived for many years in Minnesota (United States). After first inspirations from…
Artist Profiles: Cora Smyth
Cora Smyth’s professional career started when she performed with The Druid Theatre in their awarding winning production of’ The Black Pigs Dyke’. She then played…
Artist Profiles: Buille
Buille first came into being during the summer of 2004. It combines the unique talents of Niall Vallely on concertina, Paul Meehan on guitar and…
Artist Profiles: Caoimhín Vallely
Like his older brother Niall Vallely, pianist Caoimhín grew up in Armagh and began tin whistle lessons at the Armagh Pipers Club before moving to…
Artist Profiles: Cara Dillon
Born in 1975 and raised in Dungiven, Co. Derry, Cara Dillon comes from a family steeped in the musical tradition of Ireland. She sings with…
Artist Profiles: Ciarán Curran
Ciarán Curran is a native of Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh, an area rich in music and song, and brings his strong family musical tradition to bear…
Artist Profiles: Ciarán Tourish
Altan fiddler and whistle player Ciarán Tourish is from Buncrana, in east Donegal, also the home of Dinny McLaughlin, and so, though he started on…
Artist Profiles: Clannad
Clannad, who hail from Co. Donegal in the North West of Ireland, take their name from the Gaelic word for ‘family’, which is most appropriate…
Artist Profiles: Breda Smyth
Breda Smyth is a multifaceted woman: musician, TV presenter, doctor and mother. Already with one solo album under her belt, her debut album Basil &…