Seán Keane (singer)

Seán Keane (singer)

Seán Keane (b 1961) is an Irish singer.

Seán Keane was born near Tuam in County Galway into a musical family. 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. His sister Dolores Keane is also an acclaimed singer.

Seán Keane has released seven solo albums and collaborated on five others. His solo albums include:

*All Heart No Roses - 1994
*Turn A Phrase - 1996
*No Stranger - 1998
*The Man That I Am - 2000
*Seansongs - 2002
*Portrait - The Best Of Sean Keane - 2003
*You Got Gold - 2006

External links

* [http://www.seankeane.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.irishmusicmagazine.com/BckIssue/9606Jun/SKeane.htm Biography]


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