Paddy Canny

Clare Fiddler

It would be fair to say that the very distinct East Clare style of fiddle playing
probably originated in and spread from their musical home in Glendree.

Without question, Paddy Canny is one of the greatest living legends of our time.
His music remains original and untouched by today's modern tide of change;
it is soft and easy to the ear and it carries with it a wealth of true tradition;
the lonesome, tasty, subtle tradition of East Clare.

 

                                      A founder member of the renowned Tulla Céilí band, Canny featured on one

of the first ever commercial  LPs of traditional Irish music produced in the 1950s - All Ireland Champions;

Violin - and for those who had not before then heard the formidable playing of the shy, unassuming maestro

from East Clare, the album marked the emergence of a very special star. Since then the magical music of

Paddy Canny has continued to be an all-important force and influence in Irish music, and although it has

spanned 6 decades, it is as enchanting and delicate today as it ever was. (From the liner notes)

Toss the Feathers - Repeal of the Union

This track comes from the recording:
Paddy Canny:
Traditional Music from the Legendary East Clare Fiddler

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