Biography
20 December 1944, Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Traditional singer who combines his strong vocal talents with a thorough knowledge of indigenous Irish folk music and tradition. His rich recording history has also given many songs to other high profile artists. Altan, Battlefield Band, Boys Of The Lough, Cherish The Ladies, Chieftains, De Dannan, Dick Gaughan, Andy Irvine, Delores Keane and the Voice Squad are among those who have learned songs from him. Graham came from a musical family, with early recollections of hearth singing sessions, and 78-RPM records from Delia Murphy and Richard Hayward on the gramophone. In 1964 he met Cathal McConnell at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Clones, Monaghan. Their friendship would prove a long-standing one, while McConnell joined up with Boys Of The Lough, with whom Graham would often perform. In 1971 he won the All-Ireland senior traditional singers competition at Fleadh Cheoil hÉireann in...
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