Episode 19: Seamus Egan

It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. His instantly recognisable banjo sound has been a huge influence on many generations of banjo players worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices