Genres Celtic, folk Role Singer Occupation(s) Singer Music group Arcady | Years active 1980–present Siblings Dolores Keane Name Sean Keane Nephews Joseph Faulkner | |
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Associated acts Dolores Keane
De Dannan Albums Turn a Phrase, Seansongs, The Man That I Am, After The Ball... Similar People Dolores Keane, Arty McGlynn, Matt Molloy, Frances Black, Jackie Daly | ||
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Seán Keane (born 24 August 1961) is an Irish singer and musician, known for his distinctive sean-nós-style voice.
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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" (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 eleven solo albums and collaborated on five others.
Discography
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Songs
Isle of Hope - Isle of TearsNever Alone · 2014
Home Away From HomeNever Alone · 2014
Paint Me a Picture of IrelandNever Alone · 2014