Frances Black | |
|---|---|
 Black in 2020 | |
| Senator | |
| Assumed office 8 June 2016 | |
| Constituency | Industrial and Commercial Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1960 Charlemont Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Civil Engagement group |
| Spouse | Brian Allen |
| Children | 2, including Aoife |
| Alma mater | All Hallows College |
| Website | Official site – Politics |
Frances Black | |
|---|---|
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, addiction counsellor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | Official site – Music |
Frances Black (born 25 June 1960)[1] is an Irish singer and politician. She came to prominence in the late 1980s when she began to play with her family's band, the Black Family, performing a mix of traditional and contemporary Irish music.[2]
Black was elected to Seanad Éireann as an independent senator in 2016 for the Industrial and Commercial Panel.[3]
- ^ "Frances Black music, videos, stats, and photos". Last.fm. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Här hittar du Sveriges bästa casinon!". Casinon.review.
- ^ "Frances Black". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.