Seán Keane (singer)


Seán Keane is an Irish singer and musician, known for his distinctive sean-nós-style voice.

Background

Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane near Tuam in County Galway into a musical family, including his renowned sister Dolores. He took a first prize in the Connaught Fleadh for singing in English.

Career

Together with Frances Black and others he was a founder member of the group Arcady. He was voted Performer of the Year by readers of Irish Music Magazine in 97/98 and 98/99, and called "the greatest Irish musical find of the `90's", and "the fastest rising star of the Irish music scene". His musical voice is unique and his songs encompass a mixture of traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues, and country.
Seán Keane has released eleven solo albums and collaborated on five others.

Discography