Steph Geremia facts for kids

Steph Geremia playing her flute in 2018

Steph Geremia is a talented flute player and singer. She has both Irish and American roots. Steph lives in Galway, Ireland, where she shares her love for music.

Steph's Musical Journey

Steph Geremia was born in New York. She grew up in a neighborhood with many Italian and Irish families. This is where she first discovered traditional Irish music. She learned to play the Irish flute. By age 16, Steph was already playing in different music groups.

Exploring Music Around the World

Steph loved learning about different types of music. She studied something called world music. This led her to travel to India. There, she learned to play the Bansuri, which is a type of flute from northern India. After India, she visited Italy. In Italy, she explored new sounds like Salsa and Jazz music.

Focusing on Irish Flute

Later, Steph moved to County Sligo, Ireland. She wanted to learn even more about the Irish flute. She studied hard and earned a master's degree. This degree was in traditional Irish music from the University of Limerick.

Performing and Teaching

Steph quickly became well-known in the Irish music world. She played with many different bands. Today, she lives in Galway. She teaches others how to play the Irish flute. Steph also performs often, both in Ireland and in other countries.

Key Performances and Albums

In 2008, Steph performed on her own at the Galway Arts Festival. A year later, in 2009, she played with Johnny Cunningham at the International Edinburgh Festival. That same year, she released her very first album. It was called The Open Road.

Steph has also worked with other bands. In 2012, she played on five songs for the Swedish band West of Eden. Their album was named Safe Crossing. She worked with West of Eden again in 2021. She played on their song Möte i monsunen.

Steph's Musical Style

Steph Geremia has been inspired by many great musicians. Some of her biggest influences include Matt Molloy, Kevin Crawford, Planxty, Andy Irvine, and Dolores Keane. Her first album, The Open Road, was released in 2009. It received great reviews from music critics in Ireland.

Steph's flute playing style is from the Roscommon/Sligo area of Ireland. This style is known for being very smooth and clear. It creates a beautiful, pure sound.

Steph Geremia's Albums

• The Open Road (2009)
• Up She Flew (2018)