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Altan are an Irish folk music band formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband Frankie Kennedy. [1] The group were primarily influenced by traditional Irish language songs from Donegal [2] and have sold over a million records. [3]
Nov 11, 2008 · Altan are an Irish folk music group. They were formed in Gweedore, County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her late husband Frankie ...
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Altan. 37,455 likes · 1,001 talking about this. Hi there, this is the official Facebook page for Altan, we'll keep you updated on what the band are.
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Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, the hallmarks of Altan’s sound, framework the band’s newest album, aptly titled Donegal. The album’s 10 tracks pay homage to Donegal’s rich musical heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Altan is currently touring across 2 countries and has 4 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Mayfair Theatre in Chicago, after that they'll be at Dolans Warehouse in Limerick. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
Aug 12, 2024 · Their latest album, simply titled Donegal, reveals yet another facet of the band’s fluidity, with one of its tune sets mined from a 19th-century manuscript belonging to James Tourish, an ...
Altan are an Irish folk music band formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband Frankie Kennedy. The group were primarily influenced by...
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