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Kevin Burke

vn, *1950 IE, London
Musician of Folk

Kevin Burke (born 1950) is an Irish master fiddler considered one of the finest living Irish fiddlers. For nearly four decades he has been at the forefront of Irish traditional music and Celtic music, performing and recording with the seminal groups The Bothy Band, Patrick Street, and the Celtic Fiddle Festival.In addition to his solo albums, Burke has had successful project collaborations with Christy Moore, Andy Irvine & Paul Brady, Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, Jackie Daly, Ged Foley and Cal Scott.

     
Instruments
  • Violin
  • Vocals
Genres
  • Folk
  • World
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Toss the Feathers on Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream by Kevin Burke
Lord Franklin on Promenade by Kevin Burke & Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
The King of the Fairies on Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream by Kevin Burke
Morrison's Jig / Pipe on the Hob on Sligo Made by Kevin Burke
The Sligo Maid / The Woman of the House / The Sailor's Bonnet (medley) on Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream by Kevin Burke
The Pigeon on the Gate/Lafferty’s Reel/ Matt People’s Reel on Promenade by Kevin Burke & Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
The Humours of Lissadell / Sweeney's Dream (medley) on Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream by Kevin Burke
Paddy Fahy's Jigs/Cliffs Of Moher on If The Cap Fits by Kevin Burke
The Star Of The County Down/Sweeney's Buttermilk/Jenny's Chicken's on Celtic Christmas II - A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists
The Dionne Reel/Mouth of the Tobique on St Patrick's Day - Celebrate with Traditional Irish Folk Music, Celtic Music, And More! by Celtic Spirit, Irish Celtic Music & Celtic Irish Club

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
SuiteKevin Burke, Cal Scott2010Album
Three Colours GingerBrongaene Griffin, Gerry O'Beirne, Kevin Burke2010Album
The Celtic Fiddle Festival RendezvousCeltic Fiddle Festival : Kevin Burke, Johnny Cunningham2001Album
In ConcertKevin Burke1999Album
The Celtic Fiddle FestivalCeltic Fiddle Festival : Kevin Burke, Johnny Cunningham, Christian Lemaître1993Album
Open HouseKevin Burke1992Album
In Good Company The Very Best Of Kevin BurkeKevin Burke1988Compil.
Up CloseKevin Burke1984Album
PortlandKevin Burke & Mícheál Ó Domhnaill1982Album
EavesdropperKevin Burke, Jackie Daly1981Album
An Fhidil. Sraith IISean Keane, Kevin Burke, Paddy Glackin, Séamus Creagh1980Album
PromenadeKevin Burke & Mícheál Ó Domhnaill1979Album
Lord FranklinMícheál Ó Domhnaill & Kevin Burke1979Single
If The Cap Fits..Kevin Burke1978Album
Sweeney's Dream (Fiddle Tunes From County Sligo, Ireland)Kevin Burke1977Album
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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