Sharon Shannon

Irish Musicians who play Irish Traditional Music (18 items)
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Born in Corofin Co. Clare, Sharon is renowned as an Accordion Player. She is best known for her work with the accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best selling album of traditional Irish music ever released there. Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences, including reggae, cajun music, Portuguese music, and French Canadian music.