Michael Gorman (musician) facts for kids
Michael Gorman (born 1895, died 1970) was a famous Irish fiddler. He came from County Sligo in Ireland. Michael Gorman often played music with another talented musician named Margaret Barry. People remember him as one of the most important traditional musicians after World War II. He played music for a very long time, from about 1906 until 1970.
Michael Gorman's music was very popular. One of his classic albums, Her Mantle So Green, is mentioned in the book for the Topic Records 70-year anniversary collection. Also, the song The Factory Girl, which he played with Margaret Barry, is on a special CD from that collection.
Michael Gorman's Music Albums
Michael Gorman recorded many albums during his career. These albums helped share traditional Irish music with more people. He often worked with Margaret Barry on these recordings.
Albums with Margaret Barry
- Street Songs and Fiddle Tunes of Ireland (1958) – This album was released by Topic Records.
- Her Mantle So Green (1965) – Another album with Topic Records.
- Irish Songs and Tunes – Released by Folkways Records.
- The Blarney Stone (1967) – This album was released by Transatlantic Records.
Other Recordings
- Bonnie Kate – This was a cassette recording.
- Irish Jigs, Reels and Hornpipes – On this album, released by Folkways Records, Michael Gorman played pipes, tin whistle, and fiddle.
- The Sligo Champion: The Fiddle Music of County Sligo (2001) – This album, released by Topic Records, features fiddle music from his home county.
