Winifred Horan

Winifred Horan
OriginNew York City
GenresClassical Celtic, Irish folk
OccupationMusician
InstrumentViolin/Fiddle
LabelsCompass, Shanachie

Winifred Horan is an American violinist/fiddler of Irish descent. After classical training, she played with the all-female Celtic music ensemble Cherish the Ladies before becoming an original member[1][2] of the Irish traditional music group Solas.[3]

  1. ^ Oksenhorn, Stewart (August 6, 2004). "Sound of Solas: Irish-American band reaches beyond its roots". Aspen Times. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2010. Of the current quintet, only Egan and Horan are original members.
  2. ^ Alarik, Scott (December 18, 2003). "A harpist's trip to the other side". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2010. ... Solas founders Seamus Egan and Winifred Horan ...
  3. ^ Daley, Dave (August 16, 1996). "Good-time Irish Rovers bring their blarney to Irish Fest". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. CUE 3E. Retrieved February 16, 2010. The group boasts three Americans: ... John Williams; Seamus Eagan ...; and Winifred Horan on fiddle.[dead link]