RIP Paddy Moloney: As founder and leader of The Chieftains, he brought traditional Irish music to all corners of the globe.
Musicians across the world are mourning the death of, brought traditional Irish music to all corners of the globe. The Irish Traditional Music Archive announced Moloney’s death Tuesday . No cause was given.
“It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of my very good friend and colleague, Paddy Maloney,” renowned flautist James Galway posted on Twitter, alongside a photo of the two artists laughing together. “A man with a vision and passion on bringing traditional Irish music to the masses for which we are forever indebted to. Such wonderful memories for which I shall always cherish."
Moloney is considered such a national treasure that even Michael Higgins, president of Ireland, released a statement, lauding Moloney for his musicianship, but also for the role he has played in spreading Irish music around the universe.
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