Matt Molloy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matt Molloy |
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Molloy playing in a session at his pub in Westport, County Mayo, March 2000
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| Background information | |
| Born | 12 January 1947 Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish Traditional Music |
| Instruments | Flute |
| Associated acts | The Bothy Band The Chieftains Irish Chamber Orchestra |
Matt Molloy is a famous Irish musician. He was born on January 12, 1947, in a part of Ireland known for great flute players. Matt is known for playing the Irish flute. He is considered one of the best Irish musicians of all time.
Matt started playing the flute when he was a child. By the time he was nineteen, he won the All-Ireland Flute Championship. His unique way of playing, which uses techniques from bagpipes, has inspired many other flute players today.
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Matt Molloy's Musical Journey
Playing with Famous Bands
During the 1970s, Matt Molloy was a member of two well-known Irish bands. He played with The Bothy Band and later with Planxty. These groups were very important in Irish traditional music.
In 1979, Matt joined The Chieftains. This is one of the most famous Irish traditional music groups in the world. He replaced another flute player named Michael Tubridy. Matt has traveled all over the world playing with The Chieftains.
Working with Other Artists
Throughout his career, Matt Molloy has also worked with many other talented musicians. He has played with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. He also collaborated with artists like Paul Brady, Tommy Peoples, Micheál Ó Súilleabháin, and Dónal Lunny.
Matt Molloy's Pub
Matt Molloy owns a pub in Westport, County Mayo. It is located on Bridge Street. This pub is a special place where Irish music sessions happen regularly. Musicians gather there to play traditional tunes together. It's a great spot to hear live Irish music.
Matt Molloy's Recordings
Matt Molloy has released many albums throughout his career. These recordings show his amazing talent on the flute. He has made solo albums and also appeared on albums with other artists.
- Matt Molloy with Donal Lunny (1976)
- Molloy, Brady, Peoples (1978)
- Contentment Is Wealth (1985)
- Heathery Breeze (1981)
- Stony Steps (1987)
- The Fire Aflame (1992)
- Music at Matt Molloy's (1993)
- Shadows on Stone (1996)
- The West Ocean String Quartet (with Matt Molloy): The Guiding Moon (2007)
- Pathway to the Well (2007) (with John Carty and Arty McGlynn)
- Back to the Island (2019)
