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Beoga (Irish word for ‘lively’) are a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, Ireland. The band
was drawn together after ‘jamming’ in a ferocious music session at the All-Ireland Fleadh in August 2002. Their
unique sound features the twin duelling accordians of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four times
All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley. In 2005, Beoga were nominated by Irish
Music Magazine for the best traditional newcomer’s award. With the addition of one of Ireland’s premier
young singers, Niamh Dunne, Beoga are confirming their reputation as one of the most exciting acts to
emerge from Ireland in recent years.
The band released their debut album 'a lovely madness' in September 2004, to critical and popular acclaim in
Ireland, Europe and America. Describing Beoga as a ‘phenomenon’ and their music as ‘madcap genius’, Irish music
magazine predicted they would make a big mark on the Irish music scene.
Read more at www.beogamusic.com.
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