Máiréad Nesbitt facts for kids
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Máiréad Nesbitt
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Máiréad Nesbitt at Macquarie Shopping Centre, Sydney, in August 2012
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| Born | Loughmore, County Tipperary, Ireland |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Máiréad Nesbitt is a talented Irish musician. She is famous for playing both Celtic and classical music. Many people know her as the former fiddler for the popular group Celtic Woman. She was also one of the first fiddlers in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance shows in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Máiréad Nesbitt was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. Her parents, John and Kathleen Nesbitt, were both music teachers. This meant music was a big part of her family life! She has a sister, Frances, and four brothers, Seán, Michael, Noel, and Karl. All of them are musicians too.
Máiréad started playing the piano when she was just four years old. By the age of six, she began learning the violin. She studied music at different schools, including the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Musical Inspirations
Máiréad has shared that many different artists inspired her. These include famous classical violinists like Itzhak Perlman and traditional Irish musicians like Michael Coleman. She also found inspiration in bluegrass artist Alison Krauss and rock stars like David Bowie and Sting.
Career Highlights
Máiréad Nesbitt has had an exciting career, performing around the world.
With Celtic Woman
She was a key member of Celtic Woman, a group known for its beautiful blend of traditional Irish and contemporary music. She recorded many albums and performed in numerous shows with them. Some of their popular albums include Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A New Journey, and Celtic Woman: Destiny.
Other Projects
Before Celtic Woman, Máiréad was one of the original fiddlers in Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. She also played in its extended show, Feet of Flames. She has contributed to various other projects, including soundtracks for the Tinker Bell movies.
Solo Music
Máiréad has also released her own music. Her solo albums include Raining Up (released in 2001 in the UK and 2006 in the US), Hibernia (from 2016), and Celtic Spells (released in February 2023).
Personal Life
Máiréad Nesbitt is married to Jim Mustapha Jr. They got married in 2011.
Images for kids
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Máiréad Nesbitt performing
See also
In Spanish: Máiréad Nesbitt para niños
