Frankie Kennedy

Frankie Kennedy
Frankie Kennedy in the 1970s.
Background information
Born(1955-09-30)30 September 1955
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died19 September 1994(1994-09-19) (aged 38)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genres
OccupationFlautist
InstrumentsFlute
Years active1981–1994
Labels
Websitewww.frankiekennedy.com

Frankie Kennedy (30 September 1955 – 19 September 1994) was a flute and tin whistle player born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was also the co-founder of the band Altan, formed with his wife Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. The popular Frankie Kennedy Winter Music School was founded in 1994 in his honour.

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