2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player

07 May 23 - 05:08 PM (#4171774)
Subject: Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: Felipa

Seán Keane, well-known for his playing with Ceoltóirí Cualann and The Chieftains, died suddenly on the morning of 7 May 2023

https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/chieftains-fiddle-player-sean-keane-dies-aged-76/a616951711.html

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07 May 23 - 05:37 PM (#4171781)
Subject: RE: Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: Lighter

One of the greats. Sorry to hear.

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07 May 23 - 06:26 PM (#4171784)
Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: Stilly River Sage

From the link above:

Renowned fiddle player Seán Keane of The Chieftains has died at the age of 76.
The trad music icon and native of Drimnagh, in Dublin, died unexpectedly at his home this morning, his family told RTÉ.

As a member of Ceoltóirí Cualann in the 1960s, Mr Keane joined The Chieftains in 1968 and performed with some of the trios and duets formed by Paddy Moloney in the 1960s.

He also recorded a solo album, Seán Keane, along with a duet album with fellow Chieftain Matt Molloy.

Mr Keane had performed for US President Joe Biden during his visit to Ireland last month.

Tonight, US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronan, said she was saddened to hear of Mr Keane’s death and said Mr Biden was “genuinely moved to see The Chieftains together again for one last time”.

“Sean’s remarkable career saw him play with the worlds greatest musicians, and collect six Grammy awards with The Chieftains, bringing traditional Irish music to a new audience in the US and around the world,” she added.

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07 May 23 - 06:41 PM (#4171787)
Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: Steve Shaw

That's a shame. One of my very favourite albums is The Fire Aflame, with Sean, Liam O'Flynn and Matt Malloy. Three incredible guys with nothing to prove. Sadly, just the one of them left now.

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23 May 23 - 11:20 AM (#4172902)
Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: GUEST,addison10

Obituary for Sean Keane in The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/21/sean-keane-obituary

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23 May 23 - 11:24 AM (#4172903)
Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: GUEST,addison10

This time with the blue clicky link
Sean Keane Obituary in The Guardian

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23 May 23 - 11:27 AM (#4172905)
Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Sean Keane - Irish fiddle player
From: Waddon Pete

Sad news. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. He was a very accomplished fiddle player and he leaves a wealth of memories in his recordings. My condolences to all his family and friends.
RIP Sean.

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