Seán Ó Riada (1 August 1931 - 3 October 1971), was an Irish composer and bandleader, and perhaps the single most influential figure in the renaissance of traditional Irish music from the 1960s, through his participation in Ceoltóirí Chualann, his compositions, his writings and his broadcasts on the topic. Read More
Sean Ó Riada was the founder of the modern school (which is to say, the authentic ancient-style of playing) Irish folk music ... Read the full Seán Ó Riada bio.