Frankie Kennedy

Frankie Kennedy (30 September 1955 – 19 September 1994) was a flute and tin whistle player born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was also the co-founder of the band Altan, formed with his wife Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. The popular Frankie Kennedy Winter Music School was founded in 1994 in his honour.

Frankie Kennedy
Frankie Kennedy in the 1970s.
Background information
Born(1955-09-30)30 September 1955
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died19 September 1994(1994-09-19) (aged 38)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genres
Occupation(s)Flautist
InstrumentsFlute
Years active1981–1994
Labels
Websitewww.frankiekennedy.com
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