Mary Dillon
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Mary Dillon is an Irish
folk
singer. She is best known for her work with the traditional band Déanta
. Following Déanta's breakup, Dillon has worked as a teacher. In 2010, she released Army Dreamers, her first solo release, a digital-only EP containing covers of Army Dreamers
by Kate Bush
, Undone in Sorrow by Ola Belle Reed
and Streets of Philadelphia
by Bruce Springsteen
. She is the sister of Cara Dillon
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
singer. She is best known for her work with the traditional band Déanta
Déanta
Déanta is an Irish traditional music band from Northern Ireland. The name of the band is the Irish word for done or made. The band, formed in the early 1990s in County Antrim, played together until 1997 and regrouped in 2008. The band were noted members of the traditional music scene in Ireland...
. Following Déanta's breakup, Dillon has worked as a teacher. In 2010, she released Army Dreamers, her first solo release, a digital-only EP containing covers of Army Dreamers
Army Dreamers
"Army Dreamers" was the third and final song to be released from Never For Ever by Kate Bush. It was a UK top 20 hit in October 1980.- Background :...
by Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Kate Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years.In 1978, at the age of 19, Bush topped the UK Singles Chart...
, Undone in Sorrow by Ola Belle Reed
Ola Belle Reed
Ola Belle Campbell Reed was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. Born in Lansing, North Carolina, Reed's songs often speak of Appalachian life and traditions. Her best known songs have been recorded by mainstream bluegrass and country artists...
and Streets of Philadelphia
Streets of Philadelphia
"Streets of Philadelphia" is an Oscar winning song, written and performed by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen for the first mainstream film on HIV/AIDS in the 1993 film, Philadelphia...
by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
. She is the sister of Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon is an Irish folk singer. In 2001, she launched her career as a solo artist in the UK with the eponymous Cara Dillon album...
.
As a member of Déanta
- Déanta (1993)
- Ready for the Storm (1994)
- Whisper of a Secret (1997)
Collaborations and guest appearances
- Cara Dillon - Cara DillonCara Dillon (album)Cara Dillon is the debut solo album from the Irish folk artist Cara Dillon. It was recorded at The Firs, producer/partner Sam Lakeman's parents' house. There were also recordings made in County Donegal, Ireland. The album was mixed by John Reynolds...
(2001) - Cara Dillon - Sweet LibertySweet Liberty (album)Sweet Liberty is the second solo album from folk artist Cara Dillon. It was recorded at their home studio in Frome, Somerset. Similar to her debut album, Sweet Liberty was produced and recorded by Sam Lakeman, her husband and musical partner. Additional production was by John Reynolds, who also...
(2003) - Eamon Friel - Waltz of the Years (2003)
- Various Artists - Boys of the Island (2005)
- Cara Dillon - After the Morning (2006)
- Cara Dillon - The Redcastle Sessions (2008)
- Eamon Friel - Smarter (2009)
- Sullem Voe - All Naked Flames (2009)