Mick Kinsella

For the Irish hurler and hurling coach, see Mick Kinsella (hurler).

Mick Kinsella

Birth name| Mick Kinsella
Born| Tullow, Ireland
Genres| Irish, blues, jazz, bluegrass
Occupation(s)| Musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)| Harmonica, percussion, English concertina

Musical artist

Mick Kinsella is an Irish harmonica player from Tullow, Ireland. He originally played drums for rock bands and showbands for many years before switching to harmonica.[1] Specialized in playing blues, he has played Irish traditional music on 50 albums with other artists, such as the Irish band Altan, Antonio Breschi, Martin Murray and Cormac Breatnach.[2]

With his first solo album, Harmonica, he has enlarged his reputation as the most innovative contemporary Irish harmonica player.[2] On the album he plays many styles on chromatic and diatonic harmonicas, including some of his own compositions. On the album sleeve notes is written: "He is a wonderful musician and more importantly an equally wonderful person. He deserves to be heard. I know that this gem will bring much joy to all who listen!"

## Discography

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### Solo work

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* Harmonica (2000)

### With other artists

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* My Irish Portrait (Antonio Breschi – 1998)
* Another Sky (Altan – 2000)
* The Best of Altan: The Songs (Altan – 2003)
* Steve Larkin & Mick Kinsella (2016)

## References

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1. ^ "Irish Harmonica".
2. ^ a b Long, Harry (2005). The Waltons Guide to Irish Music. p. 211.