Sevan Kirder | |
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 Kirder in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 9 February 1980 |
| Origin | Baden, Switzerland |
| Genres | Folk metal Celtic Folk |
| Instrument(s) | flute, tinwhistle, bagpipes, |
| Labels | Zytglogge, Nuclear Blast |
| Website | Red Shamrock's Website Eluveitie's Website |
Sevan Kirder (born 9 February 1980) is the flutist/bagpiper for the Swiss band Red Shamrock (Celtic Folk).
He is best known for his work in Eluveitie (Pagan metal) which he left on 4 June 2008. [1]
Sevan played a long time in Eluveitie with his twinbrother Rafi and he is of Armenian descent. [2]
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