List of tin whistle players

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This is a list of tin whistle players, people known for playing the tin whistle.

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Carmel Gunning is an Irish composer and musician, from Sligo, Ireland. Gunning is one of Ireland's most accomplished tin whistle players who is also known for her singing and flute playing and also plays guitar and button accordion. Gunning's rich stylised form of whistle playing and tradition stems from her homeland of Geevagh in South County Sligo. This background and tradition aided Gunning's introduction to traditional Irish music which took place at an early age.

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<i>The Chieftains 5</i> 1975 studio album by The Chieftains

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seán Keane (fiddler)</span> Irish musician (1946–2023)

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Seán Desmond Potts was an Irish musician. Born in The Liberties, Dublin, he was best known for his tin whistle playing and his long history with The Chieftains.

<i>Wild Ocean</i> 2004 studio album by John Hughes

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joanie Madden</span> American musician

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<i>A Spontaneous Performance Recording</i> 1961 live album by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem

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<i>Recorded Live in Ireland</i> 1965 live album by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem

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