MUSIC Sean Keane to play on Inishturk

Sean Keane to play on Inishturk


Henry McGlade

Traditional Irish singer SeΡn Keane will play in the community centre on Inishturk on Saturday, August 28.
SeΡn, who hails from Caherlistrane, Co Galway, was described as the ‘greatest musical find of the 90s’ by The London Independent. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice.
Growing up in a family of singers and musicians, SeΡn learned the sean-nós style of singing from his mother and his aunts. Singing was his life, even in early childhood; by the time SeΡn reached his teens, he had collected 13 All-Ireland medals in Fleadh Ceoil competitions. He was already an accomplished whistle and flute player as well, and had taken up the uilleann pipes and bodhrΡn.
SeΡn embarked on his solo career in 1993. ‘All Heart , No Roses’ received rave reviews and was named Debut Folk Album of the Year by Q Magazine. In the years following, success continued with Meteor Award nominations for Best Male Folk Performer from Irish Music Magazine. ‘A Portrait’, a collection of SeΡn’s songs, is a multi-platinum Irish seller. Indeed, all of his solo albums are platinum sellers and remain in constant demand.
SeΡn Keane continues to delight audiences all over the world with his live performances and recorded work. He tours regularly with his band in Ireland, Austria, Germany, the US and Canada as well as appearing at major festivals world-wide. The concert on Inishturk will certainly be one to remember.