Brian Hart
Brian Hart
Brian Matthew
Hart, from St. Louis, Missouri has
been singing all his life but didn't get interested in traditional songs
and singing styles until he was in high school. In 2002, at age 24,
Brian became the first American and youngest person ever to take First
Place in the All-Ireland Fleadh ballad singing competition, senior
division. The plaque he received listed previous winners, adding his own
to a long and impressive list, including Joe Heaney, Frank Harte and
others.
Brian finished his undergraduate degree at
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is now studying at the University of
Limerick pursuing a Masters degree in traditional music performance.
In addition to being an accomplished singer of
English-language ballads, Brian has immersed himself in the Irish language
and the sean nós (old style) singing tradition.
If you want to send Brian your encouragement and
compliments, you
can e-mail him at ohairt@yahoo.com
Brian has contributed these songs to
My
Charming Edward Boyle
Neainsín
Bhán
Remember
Dubh Loch
Thug
Mé Grá Duit
A
Stor Mo Chroi href="lambs-green-hills.htm">The
Lambs on the Green Hills href="doon-the-moor.htm">Down the Moor and Among
the
Heather
Pleasant and
Delightful
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