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Brian is one of the most technically inventive and imaginative of flute/whistle players to have emerged from Ireland in recent years. From Armagh, Brian's well recognised abilities in traditional Irish music are often blended with folk music from other traditions. A founder member of the hugely popular, ground breaking folk band Flook!, Brian is an experienced, relaxed and talented teacher and you don't have to read a note, just bring an ear! Flook's album Rubai was voted Folk Album of the Year and Brian was voted Male Musician of the Year by LiveIreland.com and the Irish American News.Flook's latest album, Haven has been nominated for Album of the Year Norman Chalmers, The List: 'He stands out, in a nation of wonderful flute players, as much more than a technical virtuoso, his playing having the freewheeling lightness of touch and inspired musical understanding that flows into improvisation in real time, at reel speed.' More about BrianRead the interview with Brian from Burwell Bash 1999! Brian is a guest lecturer of the new Degree course in Folk Music at Newcastle University. Scotland on Sunday: '...a thrilling talent, marvellous technical dexterity, bold musical imagination and urgent tone combining in playing of breathtaking suppleness and delicacy' Male Musician of the year, LiveIreland.com and the Irish American News: 'His flute and whistle work with this ground-breaking quartet has left writers the world over running out of adjectives. [...] we decided on Finnegan, for his sure hand is at work here. [...] he is a genius. Wow!' Read more at the Flook Website.
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