Micho Russell

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Micho Russell (March 15, 1915 – February 19, 1994) was an Irish musician and author best known for his expert tin whistle performance. He also played the simple-system flute and was a collector of traditional music and folklore. Russell was born in Doonagore, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. Russell came from a renowned musically family, his mother played the concertina, and his father was a sean-nós singer. He had two brothers, Packie and Gussie, who were also musicians. He also had two sisters. He never married. Russell taught himself to play the tin whistle by ear starting at age eleven. The 1960s revival of Irish traditional music brought him attention and performance opportunities. In 1973, Russell won the All-Ireland tin whistle competition[citation needed], which further increased demand for his performances. Like Séamus Ennis, Russell was also known for his spoken introductions to tunes in his live performances, which incorporated folklore and legend. His knowledge of tradition extended past music to language, stories, dance, herbal lore, and old country cures. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Ireland's Whistling Ambassador

Rarities & Old Favorites 1949–1993: Tin Whistle, Flute & Songs from North Clare & Beyond

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The Seventies

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Irish Folk Festival Live 1974 Vol. 2

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Micho Russel in Norway 1978, Vol. 1: The Vinstra Concert

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Voice of the People 01: Come Let Us Buy The Licence

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Voice of the People 13: They Ordered Their Pints of Beer & Bottles of Sherry

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Voice of the People 02: My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean - Songs of Tempest & Sea Battles, Sailor Lads & Fishermen

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Traditional Country Music of County Clare

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The Man From Clare

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Rarities Old Favorites 1949–1993: Tin Whistle, Flute Songs from North Clare Beyond

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Micho Russell in Norway Vol. 2 (The Private Sessions)

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