Kevin Burke (musician)

Kevin Burke
Burke performing in 2014
Burke performing in 2014
Background information
Born1950 (age 73–74)
London, England
GenresIrish
OccupationMusician
InstrumentFiddle
Years active1958–present
Websitewww.kevinburke.com

Kevin Burke (born 1950) is an Irish master fiddler considered one of the finest living Irish fiddlers.[1][2][3] For nearly five decades he has been at the forefront of Irish traditional music and Celtic music,[4] performing and recording with the groups The Bothy Band, Patrick Street, and the Celtic Fiddle Festival.[1] He is a 2002 recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.[2][5]

In addition to his solo albums, Burke has had successful project collaborations with Christy Moore, Andy Irvine & Paul Brady, Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, Jackie Daly, Ged Foley and Cal Scott.[1]

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