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Karan Casey

Karan Casey was born and raised in Ballyduff Lower, County Waterford, in Ireland. She learned classical vocal technique from Lupeta Sheehan and traditional songs from the Foran family who encouraged her to enter local music competition. As Casey matured, she discovered jazz and spent many hours listening to Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. She went on to sing pop, jazz, and Irish standards in pub bands. In 1994 Seamus Egan and Winifred Horan heard Casey sing with Atlantic Bridge in New York and soon thereafter asked her to join the band they were forming – Solas, which quickly became one of the most celebrated Irish bands in the U.

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Karan Casey with Niall and Cillian Vallely 5/26/03: Karan Casey with Niall and Cillian Vallely

Karan Casey featuring Niall and Cillian Vallely celebrate the music of Northern Ireland with Uilleann pipes, Eithne fiddle, and concertina. The Associated Press says Karan Casey has, “…a voice so beautiful, it’s almost impossible to avoid falling under her spell.”

Karan Casey with Niall and Cillian Vallely

Karan Casey featuring Niall and Cillian Vallely celebrate the music of Northern Ireland with Uilleann pipes, Eithne fiddle, and concertina. The Associated Press says Karan Casey has, “…a voice so beautiful, it’s almost impossible to avoid falling under her spell.”
Karan Casey 5/16/00: Karan Casey

Karan Casey performs songs that have made her one of Ireland's greatest singers.

Karan Casey

Karan Casey performs songs that have made her one of Ireland's greatest singers.

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