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Seán Ó Riada

Irish composer (1931-1971) · Ireland · On the map · Musicians · Died at 40

Seán Ó Riada was an Irish composer and arranger of Irish traditional music. Through his incorporation of modern and traditional techniques he became the single most influential figure in the revival of Irish traditional music during the 1960s.

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Country
Ireland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 1971 · aged 40

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