Andy McGann
Andy McGann | |
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| Born | 1928 Harlem, New York City, United States |
| Died | July 13, 2004 (75 years) |
| Years active | 1935–2004 |
Andy McGann was an Irish-American fiddler and a proponent of Sligo-style fiddling. McGann's teachers included Catherine Brennan Grant and Michael Coleman. He is best known for his association with fellow Sligo-style fiddler Paddy Reynolds. McGann was also a member of The New York Céilí Band in the 1950s.[1][2]
Discography
- 1965 A Tribute to Michael Coleman
- 1976 Andy Mcgann & Paddy Reynolds
- 1977 It's a Hard Road to Travel
- 1979 The Funny Reel - Traditional Music of Ireland
References
- ^ Vallely, Finton (1999). The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. NYU Press. p. 234. ISBN 0814788025.
- ^ Ó hAllmhuráin, Gearóid (2012). O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music. The O'Brien Press. ISBN 1847175082.