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Seán Keane | |
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| Born | (1961-08-24)24 August 1961 (age 64) Caherlistrane,County Galway,Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic,folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Seán Keane (born 24 August 1961) is anIrish singer and musician, known for his distinctivesean-nós-style voice.[1]
Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane nearTuam inCounty Galway into a musical family, including his sisterDolores. He took a first prize in the Connacht Fleadh for singing in English.[2]
Together withFrances Black and others he was a founder member of the group Arcady. He was voted Performer of the Year by readers ofIrish Music Magazine in 1997/1998 and 1998/1999, and called "the greatest Irish musical find of the `90's" (London Independent), and "the fastest rising star of the Irish music scene" (Irish Times).[citation needed] His musical voice is unique,[according to whom?] and his songs encompass a mixture of traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues, and country.[citation needed] Seán Keane has released eleven solo albums and collaborated on five others.
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