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Altan

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Formed:
1981, over 31 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 23 releases. 7 members.

Biography

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Altan are an Irish folk and traditional music group, who formed in County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by the world-renowned fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, have been driven by many critically acclaimed albums and a relentless touring schedule. They emerged during the 1990s as one of Ireland’s premier traditional musical groups and have since sold millions of records worldwide.

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Genres

Folk, Easy Listening, Irish. Vote on Genres

Discography

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Members

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Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

current & founder member
    • 1981-

Ciarán Curran

current member
    • 1987-

Mark Kelly

current member
  • guitar:
    • 1987-

Paul O’Shaughnessy

current member
  • fiddle:
    • 1988-

Ciarán Tourish

current member
    • 1992-

Dáíthí Sproule

current member
    • 1992-

Frankie Kennedy

founder member
    • 1981-1994

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