Martin
Quinn comes from a family of musicians
and raconteurs of traditional stories.
The family has it's roots in County Armagh.
At an early age Martin developed a keen
interest in traditional music and especially
that of the accordion.
Martin took up the
accordion in 1981 and since then he has
developed a highly refined unique style
and is regarded as one of Ireland's finest
exponent's of the accordion.
In 1996 Martin received
the TTCT Diploma from the Irish Department
of Education and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí
Eireann for teaching the 2 row Button
Accordion.
Martin began his professional
career as a musician in 1994. Since then
he has toured Europe and the USA various
bands including Lá Lugh appearing
at festivals in France, Finland, Britain
and Germany. |
