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Conal O Grada
5+ albums
flutefolkpure droptrad
about
Born in Cork in 1961, Conal Ó Gráda has long been at the forefront of traditional Irish flute-playing and truly has one of its most distinctive sounds. A multiple All Ireland winner in his youth, Conal’s debut recording ‘The Top of Coom’ in 1990 is still regarded as a seminal recording of flute-playing. Conal takes the basic elements of traditional music and forges them into a personal style which, once heard is unforgettable. His fast, rhythmically precise flute-playing has an earthy raucous tone reminiscent of the saxophone and is driven by a spirit from the true heart of traditional music. His second solo recording ’Cnoc Buí’ was released in 2008 to widespread critical acclaim. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
top songs
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Reels: Green Mountain & The Rookery
1862Polkas: The Church Street Polka & The Happy Polka
1143Reels: The Fishermans Lilt & The Caucus Reel
1094Reels: The Old Copperplate & The Old Bush
965Jigs: Muing Fhliuch Jig & Greensleeves
936Air: Lament for the Death of Staker Wallace
827Air: Cuan Bheil Inse
758Jigs: Lesbia Hath a Beaming Eye
659Reels: The Grafspey & Come West Along the Road
6110Reels: Cus Teahans, Jim Donoghues & Edenderry Reel
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