Seán Lyons County Clare, Ireland
Seán Lyons is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in a musical family, he played the tin whistle and uilleann pipes from a young age, regularly competing and performing around Ireland and overseas. At age 15, he began singing, playing the guitar and writing songs. He is influenced by jazz and the broader folk genre but his music is deeply rooted in Irish traditional music. ... more
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