Marketa Irglova

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Marketa Irglova

voc, p, *1988
Singer of Rock, World and Folk
A.k.a. Markéta Iseler née Irglová

Czech musician, actress, singer and Academy Award-winning songwriter. Classically trained pianist and guitarist who began playing music at age seven and playing piano at the age of 8. Born February 28, 1988 in Valašské Meziříčí (former Czechoslovakia). Sister of Zuzana Irglová. From 2008 to 2010, she resided in Dublin, after which she moved to New York City. In July 2011 she got married to Chicago-based engineer Tim Iseler. She collaborates with Glen Hansard of the Irish rock band The Frames whom she met when he was visiting Valašské Meziříčí. They perform together as The Swell Season. In 2007, she co-starred with Hansard in the indie movie "Once". Hansard and Irglova wrote all but one of the songs featured in the film, one of which, "Falling Slowly" received an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Instruments

Vocals
Piano
Acoustic guitar

Genres

Rock
World
Folk
Soundtrack

Plays With

Sestry Irglovy

The Swell Season

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
MUNA	Marketa Irglova	2014	Album
Mary	Marketa Irglova	2014	Single
Once -A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)	Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova	2012	Album
Fly Me Away	Marketa Irglova	2012	Album
Mejsó	Marketa Irglova, Zrní	2012	Single
Tiny Desk Concert	Marketa Irglova	2011	Album
Anar	Marketa Irglova	2011	Album
Falling Slowly	Glen Hansard And Marketa Irglova	2007	Album
When Your Mind's Made Up	The Swell Season, Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova	2007	Single
Once (Music From The Motion Picture)	Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova	2007	Compil.
Once (Music From The Motion Picture)	Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova	2007	Compil.
The Swell Season	Glen Hansard And Marketa Irglova, The Swell Season	2006	Album

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