Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh

(1959) Violinist

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Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh is a violinist.

Quick Facts About Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh

Born: July 26, 1959
Profession: Violinist

About Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh

Irish singer... | Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is an Irish fiddler and the lead vocalist for the Irish folk music band Altan, which she co-founded with her husband Frankie Kennedy in 1987. Ní Mhaonaigh is recognised as a leading exponent in the Donegal fiddle tradition, and she is often considered one of the foremost singers

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James Joyce's English was based on the rhythm of the Irish language. He wrote things that shocked English language speakers but he…

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I just love Cape Breton fiddling! I think it's very close. They derive their music from Scottish music. Well, in Donegal we're…

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Well, John Doherty's playing was very unique. He bowed a lot and used staccato, while I slur a bit. I bow a…

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My dad plays the fiddle. He stopped playing for years. He was playing when I was a baby, and then he stopped…

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