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Barry EnnisSéamus Ennis Séamus Ennis Irish musician (1919–1982) Séamus Ennis (Irish: Séamas Mac Aonghusa; 5 May 1919 – 5 October 1982) was an Irish musician, singer and Irish music collector.[1] He was most noted for his uilleann pipe playing and was partly responsible for the revival of the instrument during the twentieth century, having co-founded Na Píobairí Uilleann, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the promotion of the uilleann pipes and its music. He is recognised for having preserved almost 2,000 Irish songs and dance-tunes as part of the work he did with the Irish Folklore Commission.[2] Ennis is widely regarded as one of the greatest uilleann pipers of all time.[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2022) Quick facts… (Source: Wikipedia)
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