Matt Molloy | |
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 Molloy playing in a session at his pub in Westport, County Mayo, March 2000 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 January 1947 Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish Traditional Music |
| Instrument | Flute |
Matt Molloy (born 12 January 1947) is an Irish musician, from a region known for producing talented flautists. As a child, he began playing the flute and won the All-Ireland Flute Championship at nineteen. Considered one of the most brilliant Irish musicians, his style that adapts piping techniques to the flute has influenced many contemporary Irish flute players.[1][2]
During the 1970s, Molloy was a member of The Bothy Band and its successor, the re-founded Planxty. He joined The Chieftains in 1979, replacing Michael Tubridy. Over the course of his career, Molloy has worked with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Brady, Tommy Peoples, Micheál Ó Súilleabháin and Dónal Lunny.[3] Molloy owns a pub on Bridge Street in Westport, County Mayo where there are regular Irish music sessions.[4]
- ^ Wilson, David A. (1995). Ireland, a Bicycle, and a Tin Whistle. McGill-Queen's Press – MQUP. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-7735-1343-3.
- ^ The Ancient Times. Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc. 1996. p. 26.
- ^ Smith, Chris (2011). Celtic Back-Up. Mel Bay Publications. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-61065-619-1.
- ^ Glatt, John (1997). The Chieftains: The Authorized Biography. Da Capo Press. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-306-80922-4.