John McSherry
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Biography
John McSherry was an Irish musician from Belfast known for his skill on the Irish flute and whistle. He won two titles at the Fleadh Cheoil de Irlanda by age 15 and became the youngest winner of the 'Oireachtas' competition at 18. In 1995, he co-founded Lúnasa with Seán Smyth, Michael McGoldrick, and Steve Cooney, releasing their debut album Lúnasa Live in 1996. He also played a key role in bands like Tamalin, Coolfin, and At First Light. McSherry's solo work includes the album The Seven Suns. His contributions to the music industry were recognized with awards, including the Irish American News' best traditional album of 2001 for At First Light with Michael McGoldrick. Throughout his career, he performed worldwide in various ensembles and as a solo artist.
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- Rose In The Gap
- The Slide from Grace: In Full Swing/The Slide From Grace/Nora CrÃona/Th
- The Maid of Murlough
- Brelydian by John McSherry
- AilleAille's Arabesque
- Anton
- An Bhean Chaointe
- The Rambles Of Kitty: The Rambles of Kitty/Miss Ramsays/Mary Bergins
- Carrowmore
- Aisling Gheal
- Sunrise at Bealtaine
- The Atlantean
- The King of Dal Buinne
- Atlantic Drive
- The Bloom of Youth (Jimmy Batty's/The Bloom Of Youth) by Michael McGoldrick
- Tripswitch
- Dance of the Sog
- Bádaà na Scadán
- Both Ghe
- The Stone Of Destiny: The Gulf Of Mexico/The Hop Jig/The Stone Of Desti
- Ãille's Antics: McSherry's Waltz/Over The Camels' Hump/Ãille's Antics
- Portaferry Swing by John McSherry
- Farewell to Connaught (Farewell to Connaught/Liz Carroll's/Brendan's Reel/Limestone Rock) by Michael McGoldrick
- A Mháire Bruineall by John McSherry
