| Seán Keane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 Caherlistrane, County Galway, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic, folk |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Associated acts | Dolores Keane De Dannan |
| Notable instruments | |
| Flute | |
Seán Keane (born in 1961) is an Irish singer and musician, known for his distinctive sean-nós-style voice.[1]
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Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane near Tuam in County Galway into a musical family, including his renowned sister Dolores.[2] He took a first prize in the Connaught Fleadh for singing in English.
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" (London Independent), and "the fastest rising star of the Irish music scene" (Irish Times). His musical voice is unique and his songs encompass a mixture of traditional Irish folk music, pop, blues, and country.
Seán Keane has released seven solo albums and collaborated on five others.