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Born in London, Kane O’Rourke’s
traditional background was set in stone, with Irish parents
- his mother from An Gaeltacht in Co.Meath and his father
from the heart of Co.Leitrim, both with strong musical roots.
Kane’s grandad, Michael O’Rourke (The Singing
Postman) was an All Ireland winning Ballad Singer and lilter
it is from this background that Kane carries on the tradition
From an early age Kane took a great interest in Irish Music
and Culture, and loved to listen to Irish Records, his parents
recognised his talent and from here he was taught by Co. Clare
born Brendan Mulkere a highly renowned teacher throughout
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| His musical talents started on the bodhran
and progressed quickly on to the whistle, fiddle and a variety
of other instruments. Kane moved to Ireland in 2004 to establish
his musical career. "The Jolly Tinker"
is his first Album and it brings together an array of his
musical Talents which features him playing Flute, Fiddle,
Lilting and Guitar. Kane also is a composer of tunes - four
of his compositions are featured on this Album - Tyra Ava,
Mucka’s, The Killkenny and Mick O’Rourke’s.
The music on this Album brings together the new and the
old, it also highlights the various talents this young man
has to offer, and no doubt you will hear more from him in
the future.
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