Niamh Ní Charra is an Irish fiddler, concertina player and singer from Killarney, Ireland.[1]
Niamh Ní Charra | |
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 Ní Charra in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Fiddle, concertina, voice |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | www |
Early life
editAt the age of four, Ní Charra started playing music. She has performed in 2500 shows touring 8 years as a soloist with Riverdance[2][3] before returning to Ireland.
Her first solo album, Ón Dá Thaobh/From Both Sides, was released in 2007, and was followed by a second, Súgach Sámh / Happy Out, in 2010. Both albums were well received, after which Ní Charra received awards including Mojo's Top Ten Folk Albums of 2007 and Irish World's Best Trad Music Act 2008,[4] In 2013, Ní Charra released "Cuz", a tribute to Kerry and Chicago musician, Terry 'Cuz' Teahan.[5] This album also received positive reviews.[6][7]
Ní Charra has also[8] toured as a member of the Carlos Núñez band.
Discography
editSolo albums
edit2020 "Donnelly's Arm"
Collaborations
edit- 2011 The Basque Irish Connection, Ibon Koteron
Guest Roles
edit2016 KeltiK (Album), Xabi Aburruzaga
References
edit- ^ "Irish Music’s Present and Future – 7 Questions 7 to Niamh Ní Charra". Italish Magazine.
- ^ a b Living Tradition CD review of NIAMH NÍ CHARRA Happy Out
- ^ Riva, Nicola. "Riverdance stopping at Memorial Centre on Tuesday night during final North American tour". Peterborough Examiner.
- ^ Album Review: Niamh Ni Charra – Happy Out | Folk Radio UK
- ^ >Niamh Ní Charra - Cuz - a tribute to Terry 'Cuz' Teahan. Mustrad.
- ^ Niamh Ní Charra - Cuz - SpiralEarth
- ^ a b "Niamh Ní Charra Album Review: Cuz". Irish Times
- ^ "Trad news from Last Night's Fun" Trad Review
- ^ Kevin Burke, Cal Scott, Zoë Conway & Niamh Ní Charra
- ^ "Carlos Nuñez "Alborada do Brasil". Folk World.
- ^ Living Tradition CD review of NIAMH NÍ CHARRA Happy Out