Irish Groups Flashcards
1
Q
How many members does altar consist of
A
They have 6 members but originally had eight
2
Q
What type of group are they
A
They are an Irish folk group
3
Q
When were they formed
A
1987
4
Q
What record label were they signed by
A
The record label virgin
5
Q
Where were they formed and by whom
A
They were formed in Donegal by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Frankie Kennedy
6
Q
How many records have they sold
A
Over a million
7
Q
Give one accomplishment
A
They were the first traditional group to be signed to a major label
8
Q
Who plays what instrument in the group
A
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Lead vocals and fiddle Frankie Kennedy:lead vocals Ciarán Curren: Irish bouzouki Ciarán Tourish: fiddle Mark Kelly: guitar Dáithí Sproule: guitar and vocals Martin Tourish: accordian
9
Q
What was their first a album called
A
Ceol Aduaidh
10
Q
What was their second album called
A
Altan
11
Q
Who have they collaborated with
A
Harry Bradley
Jim Higgins
Tim edley
Dolly Parton
12
Q
Name one of their most famous songs
A
Dulaman
