Altan Flashcards
What year was Altan formed and where
Formed in 1987 in Donegal
Who founded the band
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Frankie Kennedy (husband and wife)
When did they get their first record signing and who with
1994 with Virgin Records
Name the six band members
Máiréad Ní mhaonaigh Ciarán Tourish Martin Tourish Dáithí Sproule Mark Kelly Ciarán Curran
What was Máiréad Ní mhaonaigh’s instrument?
Voice and fiddle
What was Ciarán Tourish’s instrument
Fiddle
What was Martin Tourish’s instrument
The accordion
What was Dáithí Sproule’s instrument?
Guitar and vocals
What was Mark Kelly’s instrument?
Guitar
What was Ciarán Curran instrument?
Irish bouzouki
What was their first album called and when was it released
1983- Ceol Anuaidh(just husband and wife)
1989-Horse with a heart
Name two people Altan collaborated with
Tim Edey
Dolly Parton
Name one of Altan’s most famous songs
Dúlamán
