Liam O'Flynn
Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist
1945 –
Who is Liam O'Flynn?
Liam O'Flynn is a master uilleann piper and prominent Irish traditional musician. In addition to an impressive solo career and his work with the group Planxty, O'Flynn has recorded with many prominent international musical artists, including Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Mike Oldfield, Mary Black, Enya and Sinéad O'Connor.
O'Flynn is acknowledged as Ireland's foremost exponent of the uilleann pipes and has brought the music of the instrument to a worldwide audience. In 2007, O'Flynn was named Musician of the Year at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards, considered to be the foremost recognition given to traditional Irish musicians.
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