Cathie Ryan

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Cathie Ryan
OriginDetroit, Michigan
Genres Celtic Folk Roots
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1987–present
Labels Shanachie (1997–2005)
Mo Leanbh (2012–present)
Website http://www.cathieryan.com

Cathie Ryan is an Irish American singer-songwriter, who has released five CDs and tours steadily with her band performing at festivals, folk clubs, performing arts centers and with symphony orchestras. Known for "her crystalline vocals and insightful songwriting," [1] Cathie Ryan has been one of the leading singers in Celtic music since her start in the 1980s. She first came to prominence in 1987 as lead singer of the Celtic music group, Cherish the Ladies, with whom she recorded two CDs. She began her solo career in 1995.

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Family

Ryan is a first generation Irish-American from Detroit, Michigan. [2] [3] Her parents are Mary Ryan (née Rice) from Asdee, County Kerry, and Timothy Ryan from Newport, County Tipperary. She moved to New York City at age seventeen to attend Fordham University.[ citation needed ] She now resides in County Louth, Ireland. [4]

Discography

Collaborations and other appearances

References

  1. ↑ Band press release Archived March 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Cathie Ryan Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic .
  3. ↑ Cathie Ryan On Mountain Stage NPR. May 29, 2015
  4. ↑ Paulu, Tom Irish musician Cathie Ryan performs Saturday The Daily News. May 29, 2015
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