Máirtín O'Connor facts for kids
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Máirtín O'Connor
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O'Connor backing Cara Dillon at the 2012 Bristol Folk Festival
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| Born | Galway, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Accordion |
| Associated acts | Midnight Well, De Dannan, The Boys of the Lough, Skylark, Cara Dillon |
Máirtín O'Connor is a famous Irish button accordion player. He comes from Galway, Ireland. Máirtín started playing the accordion when he was just nine years old. Over his career, he has been a key member of many well-known traditional Irish music groups. These groups include Skylark, Midnight Well, De Dannan, and The Boys of the Lough. He is known as a very important traditional Irish musician. Máirtín was also a big part of the music for the famous show Riverdance.
Máirtín's Musical Journey
Máirtín O'Connor's first solo album was called The Connachtman's Rambles. This album helped him become known as a great solo musician. It was also very popular with music critics. Since then, he has released four more solo albums. These include Perpetual Motion, Chatterbox, The Road West, and Rain Of Light.
Playing with Other Musicians
Máirtín O'Connor has also worked with many other talented musicians. He has played on albums with groups and artists like Cathal Hayden and Seamie O'Dowd. Together, they formed the Máirtín O'Connor Band. He also collaborated with Zoë Conway and Dónal Lunny. His music has been featured in important projects like Riverdance: Music from the Show. This shows how much his playing is valued in the world of Irish traditional music.
External Links
- Máirtín O'Connor's Facebook Page
